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Outstanding Recall

2001 BMW 5 Series 2.9L Diesel · Y894 JSG

Y894 JSG

2001 BMW 5 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2001. Recorded mileage 258,208 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 01/09/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (20/12/2016)
Recorded Mileage
258,208 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/09/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 20/12/2016
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2001
Engine
2926cc

Y894 JSG Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2016
  • 258,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Y894 JSG Mileage History

  1. 17/07/2006167,359 mi
  2. 12/07/2007183,545 mi+16,186 mi
  3. 11/07/2008198,030 mi+14,485 mi
  4. 30/06/2009211,186 mi+13,156 mi
  5. 13/07/2010226,142 mi+14,956 mi
  6. 30/06/2011239,140 mi+12,998 mi
  7. 08/07/2011239,404 mi+264 mi
  8. 03/07/2012245,643 mi+6,239 mi
  9. 07/06/2014248,881 mi+3,238 mi
  10. 23/05/2015252,158 mi+3,277 mi
  11. 02/09/2016258,208 mi+6,050 mi

Average of roughly 8,968 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Y894 JSG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 04:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 5 Series (Y894 JSG) between July 2006 and September 2016.

The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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