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FB51 AYS

2001 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

11,769 mi
Last recorded11,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AYS
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 11,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 11,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 11,400 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 11,398 miles

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))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 10,346 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 8,124 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 8,124 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 6,820 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 6,820 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 5,169 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 5,169 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 3,339 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 3,339 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 2,751 miles

Both tyres starting to perish lightly on sidewalls

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 4,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 1,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 818 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 42 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 35 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 8,303 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2009 8,303 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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FB51 AYS is a 2001 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FB51 AYS, 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 FB51 AYS registered?

FB51 AYS is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FB51 AYS safe to buy?

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