MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose leaking also routed wrong (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside slight engine oil leak upper engine
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear tyre cracking / perishing
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel No brake pedal pressure during roller brake test, resulting in no reading produced. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front tyre cracking in tread
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyre cracking in tread
Fuel cap seal just starting to perish
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel cap seal just starting to perish
Front Mudguard insecure Front mudguard starting to crack around securing bolts ()
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride top fork yoke lock ring missing (6.2.1h)
center yoke nut missing
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY51 XSC is a 2001 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 FY51 XSC, 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 FY51 XSC registered?
FY51 XSC is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 4 December 2001.
Is FY51 XSC safe to buy?
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