MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front wheel spokes rusty
fuel tank filler cap drain blocked
throttle stiff
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)
neutral lamp not working
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is V496 RBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for V496 RBK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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