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Y809 HNH

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,573 mi
Last recorded129,573 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 HNH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 129,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 119,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,710 miles

Offside Front 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,278 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,288 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 88,246 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inside

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,986 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 63,802 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2007 54,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 44,619 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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Y809 HNH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y809 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.

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What year was Y809 HNH registered?

Y809 HNH is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y809 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y809 HNH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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