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Y274 AGK

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,699 mi
Last recorded91,699 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 AGK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,699 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 91,690 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 81,720 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,315 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 62,913 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 62,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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Y274 AGK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y274 AGK, 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

How do I check the history of Y274 AGK?

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What year was Y274 AGK registered?

Y274 AGK is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y274 AGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y274 AGK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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