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X253 CBL

2001 BMW K Series

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,112 mi
Last recorded44,112 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 CBL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 44,112 miles

throttle twistgrip slow

Pass 13 Apr 2022 43,530 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 43,120 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 43,112 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,052 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,327 miles

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

front suspension ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2018 39,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,558 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,186 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 38,186 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 36,095 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 33,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,437 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,037 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 17,710 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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X253 CBL is a 2001 BMW K Series in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X253 CBL, 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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What year was X253 CBL registered?

X253 CBL is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X253 CBL safe to buy?

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