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Y478 LBF

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,928 mi
Last recorded144,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 LBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 144,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2011 141,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 141,379 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 115,952 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 52,988 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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Y478 LBF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y478 LBF, 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

How do I check the history of Y478 LBF?

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What year was Y478 LBF registered?

Y478 LBF is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y478 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y478 LBF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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