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Y749 HNH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 HNH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,412 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 75,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,943 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 71,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,271 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 69,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,092 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 57,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 49,465 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 45,970 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 45,970 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,054 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 41,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,292 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,295 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,289 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 26,284 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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Y749 HNH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y749 HNH, 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 Y749 HNH?

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What year was Y749 HNH registered?

Y749 HNH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y749 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y749 HNH shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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