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CK51 CMF

2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,374 mi
Last recorded17,374 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 CMF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 17,374 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SWING ARM BEARINGS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

OIL LEEKING FROM ENGINE

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LIGHT NOT DIRECT TO REG PLATE (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 15,076 miles

ABS light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2019 15,070 miles

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock engine reving on lock (2.1.4 (c))

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

ABS light not working

Fail 28 Nov 2017 15,004 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO VISIBLE BEAM PATTERN (1.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 14,665 miles

handlebar levers hitting screen on full lock

Pass 1 Dec 2015

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2015

Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 57,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

the front tyre is cracking slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,594 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,041 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,158 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 31,145 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 25,718 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 25,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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CK51 CMF is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CK51 CMF, 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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CK51 CMF is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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