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YH51 PXS

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

174,124 mi
Last recorded174,124 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 PXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 174,124 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 154,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 143,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 131,992 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 131,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 120,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 112,074 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 102,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 91,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,678 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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YH51 PXS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH51 PXS, 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 YH51 PXS registered?

YH51 PXS is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is YH51 PXS safe to buy?

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