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Y866 LJX

2001 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,334 mi
Last recorded37,334 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 37,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,953 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 36,920 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,075 miles

throttle revs slightly on left lock

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,425 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,203 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,848 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 14,803 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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Y866 LJX is a 2001 BMW F Series in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y866 LJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y866 LJX registered?

Y866 LJX is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y866 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y866 LJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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