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FN51 GUC

2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,826 mi
Last recorded44,826 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 GUC
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,509 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 30,659 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 30,659 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 30,416 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))

Fail 30 Apr 2013 30,402 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 15 May 2012 30,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 24,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 19,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 19,764 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 18,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,359 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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FN51 GUC is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN51 GUC, 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 FN51 GUC registered?

FN51 GUC is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is FN51 GUC safe to buy?

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