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YD51 OYY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

174,211 mi
Last recorded174,211 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 OYY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 174,211 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 167,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 162,415 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 157,222 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 157,037 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 152,384 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 145,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 136,957 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 136,957 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 132,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 129,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,438 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 125,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 120,715 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 120,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,230 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 115,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 109,716 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 109,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,499 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 103,499 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,517 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,072 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 72,072 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,295 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 44,935 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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YD51 OYY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YD51 OYY, 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

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What year was YD51 OYY registered?

YD51 OYY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YD51 OYY safe to buy?

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