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SR51 PFN

2001 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,518 mi
Last recorded69,518 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 PFN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 69,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,257 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 4 Squares (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,259 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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SR51 PFN is a 2001 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SR51 PFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SR51 PFN?

You can check the full history of SR51 PFN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SR51 PFN registered?

SR51 PFN is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SR51 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR51 PFN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SR51 PFN have outstanding finance?

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