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Y274 HWY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,578 mi
Last recorded145,578 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY274 HWY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 145,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 133,310 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2010 117,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 104,956 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 104,956 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,558 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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Y274 HWY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y274 HWY, 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 HWY?

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What year was Y274 HWY registered?

Y274 HWY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y274 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y274 HWY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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