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Y258 LRR

2001 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,430 mi
Last recorded53,430 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 545129,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 LRR
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 53,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,389 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,714 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 47,714 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,644 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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Y258 LRR is a 2001 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 129,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y258 LRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y258 LRR registered?

Y258 LRR is a 2001 BMW 545, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y258 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y258 LRR shows 8 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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