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Y798 YYX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,506 mi
Last recorded255,506 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 YYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 255,506 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2024 245,595 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 245,595 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 235,644 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 20 Oct 2023 235,644 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 14 Oct 2022 221,450 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 210,671 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 210,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 202,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 192,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 178,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 173,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 173,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 156,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 156,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 156,004 miles

n/s/r tyre close to min limit

wiper grazes to screen

Fail 10 Oct 2014 156,004 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to min limit

wiper grazes to screen

Pass 1 Oct 2013 153,393 miles

play n/s/r anti roll link

slight play n/s/r wheel

wiper grazes and small chip to screen

Fail 30 Sep 2013 153,393 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake pipe rusted

play n/s/r anti roll link

wiper grazes and small chip to screen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 130,589 miles

n/s/r suspension tie bar has slight play

wipers worn slightly and starting to split

Fail 18 Sep 2012 130,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r suspension tie bar has slight play

wipers worn slightly and starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 111,524 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack to n/s of screen

wiper blades worn and starting to split

Fail 15 Sep 2011 111,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack to n/s of screen

wiper blades worn and starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,680 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 95,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

ems light on

engine has a missfire

nearside rear tyre on 1.6 mm limits 225/55/16

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,445 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 78,445 miles

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

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on edges

ems light on

few chips in front screen

front discs lipped slightly

front pads appear low

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

vehicle has a slight missfire

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,058 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 70,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

traction control light on

Pass 12 Oct 2007 62,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y798 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y798 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.

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Y798 YYX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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