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Y687 XJU

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,802 mi
Last recorded135,802 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 XJU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 135,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 135,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 131,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 123,421 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 118,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,302 miles

chip in windscreen zone A

front and rear number plate letter spacing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 91,921 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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Y687 XJU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y687 XJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y687 XJU?

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What year was Y687 XJU registered?

Y687 XJU is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y687 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y687 XJU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y687 XJU have outstanding finance?

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