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Y457 HAV

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,655 mi
Last recorded155,655 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 HAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 155,655 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 155,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 153,251 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)

Pass 13 May 2016 153,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 May 2016 152,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (next to fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (next to fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 143,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,434 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 121,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 110,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 105,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 100,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,440 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 91,382 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 73,770 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 52,567 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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Y457 HAV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y457 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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Y457 HAV is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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