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KN51 YKA

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,276 mi
Last recorded11,276 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YKA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,276 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,276 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 11,276 miles

Front Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Upper Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010
Pass 10 Jan 2009 11,276 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 11,276 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,276 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 11,276 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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KN51 YKA is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,490 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN51 YKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN51 YKA?

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What year was KN51 YKA registered?

KN51 YKA is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is KN51 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN51 YKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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