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HJ51 UYB

2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,005 mi
Last recorded38,005 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UYB
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 38,005 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 35,159 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 35,152 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 32,573 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 27,324 miles

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

Handguards foul screen when turned to full lock, does not impede steering

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 27,278 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing at exhaust can joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front tyre sidewall cracked, no cord visible

Handguards foul screen when turned to full lock, does not impede steering

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 27,255 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 27,011 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,011 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,011 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 27,011 miles

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

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

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,532 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. clamp deterioated (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 25,759 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,269 miles

Slight perishing rear tyre n/s

Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,715 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,881 miles

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

Rear tyre starting to perish on beed line

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,992 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 22,861 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,377 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 21,874 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,554 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 21,554 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,458 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,694 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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HJ51 UYB is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HJ51 UYB, 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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HJ51 UYB is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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