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Y477 LGX

2001 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,256 mi
Last recorded134,256 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 LGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,256 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 134,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front ( d bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,910 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 125,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,625 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 118,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,641 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes pads getting low

front top mounts slight uplift

n/s front tyre on legal limit

n/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s rear top suspension arm ball has slight play

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,926 miles

Both front tyres have outer wall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 97,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres have outer wall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,952 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,532 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,005 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,877 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,720 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,866 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,363 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 34,646 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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Y477 LGX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y477 LGX, 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 Y477 LGX registered?

Y477 LGX is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y477 LGX safe to buy?

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