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A13 YKR

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,889 mi
Last recorded1,889 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 YKR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 1,889 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 1,889 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Fail 4 May 2011 1,612 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 4 May 2011 1,612 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 1,115 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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A13 YKR is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,490 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 YKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 YKR registered?

A13 YKR is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is A13 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 YKR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A13 YKR have outstanding finance?

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