MOT Status
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26,694 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
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Y878 LUM is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y878 LUM, 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.
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What year was Y878 LUM registered?
Y878 LUM is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 28 July 2001.
Is Y878 LUM safe to buy?
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