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X869 THH

2001 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,433 mi
Last recorded22,433 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 THH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 22,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (both fronts) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Steering damper misting

Steering damper slightly loose Rubber busing deteriorated (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 22,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting (both fronts) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering damper misting

Steering damper slightly loose Rubber busing deteriorated (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 21,002 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 20,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 17,326 miles

Rear 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 14,973 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 14,950 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 11,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 9,663 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 7,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 5,293 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 3,809 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 3,791 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 2 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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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X869 THH is a 2001 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X869 THH, 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 X869 THH registered?

X869 THH is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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