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X434 PBA

2001 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,827 mi
Last recorded4,827 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX434 PBA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,185cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 4,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 4,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front tyre has slight perishing in tread

number plate slightly faded

Fail 26 Feb 2009 4,527 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

number plate slightly faded

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front tyre has slight perishing in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2008 4,200 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 4,186 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 2,568 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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X434 PBA is a 2001 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X434 PBA, 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 X434 PBA?

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What year was X434 PBA registered?

X434 PBA is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X434 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X434 PBA shows 6 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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