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Y69 YYX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,302 mi
Last recorded132,302 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY69 YYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 132,302 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 127,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 127,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,179 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small wear to both rear top suspension bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2015 107,691 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,897 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 98,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,419 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 94,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,523 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,333 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,779 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,783 miles

both sides front track control arm inner bushes slightly worn.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,702 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,492 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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Y69 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y69 YYX, 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 Y69 YYX?

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What year was Y69 YYX registered?

Y69 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y69 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y69 YYX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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