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OY51 OOW

2001 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,920 mi
Last recorded30,920 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OOW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 30,920 miles

Gear change ball joint loose.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 30,902 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 30,887 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 30,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 27,190 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 23,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,106 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 22,674 miles

front brakes binding slightly

rear tyre 11 years old

Fail 24 May 2017 22,674 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

front brakes binding slightly

rear tyre 11 years old

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,336 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both discs (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear wheel (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre is 10 years old

Pass 2 May 2015 22,168 miles

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

slight bind front brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,823 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

number plate bulb not working

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,156 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear number plate light inop

slight cracks in rear disc

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,533 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 18,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 15,994 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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OY51 OOW is a 2001 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 27,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY51 OOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY51 OOW registered?

OY51 OOW is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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