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Y226 HPD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,955 mi
Last recorded76,955 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 HPD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 76,955 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,405 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,536 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F DROP LINK JOINT

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,536 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F DROP LINK JOINT

WEAR TO BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,787 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres worn

offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,063 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 54,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,811 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 31,403 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 31,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y226 HPD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y226 HPD, 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 Y226 HPD registered?

Y226 HPD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y226 HPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 HPD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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