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Y138 DFV

2001 BMW Gs

Silver Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,427 mi
Last recorded73,427 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Gs38,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 DFV
MakeBMW
ModelGs
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 73,427 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,412 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 68,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,605 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,591 miles

headlamp glass broken

Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

headlamp glass broken

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,247 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,116 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,503 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,585 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

abs light staying on

How Reliable is the BMW Gs?

Based on 2,054 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
1,578
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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Y138 DFV is a 2001 BMW Gs in Silver with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 BMW Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 38,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y138 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this BMW Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y138 DFV registered?

Y138 DFV is a 2001 BMW Gs, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y138 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y138 DFV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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