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HV51 EJG

2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,376 mi
Last recorded37,376 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 EJG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 37,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,310 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear tyres aged +slightly perished (2011)

Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,171 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,955 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,350 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 36,350 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 35,973 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished but not leaking

Horn audible but not very affective

Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,492 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 35,246 miles

Central Front headrace bearing very notchy (groove in the middle)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,937 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,672 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 32,959 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,317 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,814 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,959 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,629 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,137 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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HV51 EJG is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HV51 EJG, 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 HV51 EJG registered?

HV51 EJG is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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