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VO51 AZB

2001 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,723 mi
Last recorded24,723 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 AZB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 24,723 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 24,492 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,461 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 23,461 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 23,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,138 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 23,138 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,602 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 22,602 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 20,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 20,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 19,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 18,105 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 16,415 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 16,415 miles

Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 May 2014 15,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 14,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 13,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 9,264 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 6,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 2,163 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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VO51 AZB is a 2001 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO51 AZB, 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

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What year was VO51 AZB registered?

VO51 AZB is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is VO51 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 AZB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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