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Y451 HAV

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,067 mi
Last recorded151,067 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 HAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 151,067 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch rusted and n/s/r door dented

Pass 8 Mar 2013 144,352 miles

front bumper and bonnet damaged

nearside front tyre out of shape inner edge

nearside front wing and door damaged

offside front tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 144,352 miles

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

front bumper and bonnet damaged

nearside front tyre out of shape inner edge

nearside front wing and door damaged

offside front tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2012 128,365 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 128,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 106,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 93,625 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 89,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 71,098 miles

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

impact damage to n/s/f bumper and wheel arch liner

wear on outside edge of o/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2007 70,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

impact damage to n/s/f bumper and wheel arch liner

wear on outside edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2006 53,295 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 53,295 miles

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)

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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Y451 HAV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y451 HAV, 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.

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What year was Y451 HAV registered?

Y451 HAV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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