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X1 TAY

2001 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,212 mi
Last recorded2,212 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 TAY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 2,212 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 2,208 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 1,969 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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X1 TAY is a 2001 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X1 TAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X1 TAY?

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What year was X1 TAY registered?

X1 TAY is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X1 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 TAY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X1 TAY have outstanding finance?

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