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VN51 CBF

2001 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,790 mi
Last recorded52,790 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 CBF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2022 52,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 49,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 49,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,702 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,336 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,758 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 18,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,268 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,742 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 10,914 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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VN51 CBF is a 2001 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VN51 CBF, 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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VN51 CBF is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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