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Y377 HCH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,585 mi
Last recorded130,585 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY377 HCH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 130,585 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 129,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,172 miles

advice on further look at hand brake

Fail 6 Nov 2015 114,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice on further look at hand brake

Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,730 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 88,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,271 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,127 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,628 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,469 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 51,468 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 30,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y377 HCH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y377 HCH, 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 Y377 HCH registered?

Y377 HCH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y377 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y377 HCH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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