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V496 RBK

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,308 mi
Last recorded70,308 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 RBK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,308 miles

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

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 70,305 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,099 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 68,099 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,872 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding slightly

front wheel spokes rusted

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,860 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,846 miles

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

front wheel spokes rusty

fuel tank filler cap drain blocked

throttle stiff

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,049 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,674 miles

neutral lamp not working

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,422 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,207 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,394 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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V496 RBK is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V496 RBK, 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.

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What year was V496 RBK registered?

V496 RBK is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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