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Y739 HHJ

2001 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,990 mi
Last recorded150,990 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 150,990 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 18 Nov 2013 150,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 140,240 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 139,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 126,363 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 126,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 112,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 103,225 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,702 miles

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 78,077 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,077 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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Y739 HHJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y739 HHJ, 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 Y739 HHJ registered?

Y739 HHJ is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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