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Y322 ECY

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

213,066 mi
Last recorded213,066 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY322 ECY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 213,066 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 199,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 182,789 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 164,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 149,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 136,258 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 118,566 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 118,566 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 99,971 miles

(advise) offside front slight brake judder

(advise)nearside rear tyre 1.6mm tread depth

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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Y322 ECY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y322 ECY, 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 Y322 ECY?

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What year was Y322 ECY registered?

Y322 ECY is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y322 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y322 ECY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y322 ECY have outstanding finance?

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