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Y897 LUM

2001 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,620 mi
Last recorded24,620 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 LUM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 24,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 22,037 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 22,037 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 17,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 13,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 13,343 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 13,314 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 12,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 12,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,998 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 11,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,082 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 10,718 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,524 miles

Main stand operation stiff

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,845 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 8,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,396 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 3,804 miles

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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Y897 LUM is a 2001 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y897 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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Y897 LUM is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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