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LX51 OTM

2001 BMW F Series

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,764 mi
Last recorded27,764 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 OTM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 27,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 25,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjusters (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 25,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned chain adjusters (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 24,892 miles

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated but not leaking

headlamp masked

Pass 14 Mar 2023 24,316 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 22,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,067 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,553 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,956 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,757 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,794 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 11,794 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,216 miles

misting of oil on front fork

Fail 28 Mar 2011 9,667 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,667 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 9,384 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,384 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 8,743 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,743 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 8,389 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,389 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 5,461 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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LX51 OTM is a 2001 BMW F Series in White 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 LX51 OTM, 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 LX51 OTM registered?

LX51 OTM is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is LX51 OTM safe to buy?

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