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EY51 PVE

2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,580 mi
Last recorded17,580 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 PVE
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 17,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 16,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 16,338 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2022 15,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 13,505 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 4 Sep 2021 17,474 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 2 Dec 2019 13,338 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 13,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,040 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 13,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,687 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 12,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 11,607 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 7,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 2,979 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 2,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 2,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 2,740 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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EY51 PVE is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EY51 PVE, 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 EY51 PVE registered?

EY51 PVE is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EY51 PVE safe to buy?

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