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Y19 LOL

2001 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,151 mi
Last recorded177,151 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 LOL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 177,151 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 173,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 165,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 159,356 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 150,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 142,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 135,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 121,099 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 121,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,823 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,823 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 96,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,913 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,331 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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Y19 LOL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y19 LOL, 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

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What year was Y19 LOL registered?

Y19 LOL is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y19 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y19 LOL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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