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Y144 DFV

2001 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,194 mi
Last recorded91,194 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 DFV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 91,194 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,528 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,510 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Central Front STEERING PIVOT - GAITER IS SPLIT

Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT - NOT WORKING

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,104 miles

Front brake pistons not retracting fully

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,504 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 87,451 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,838 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,243 miles

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

Minor side to side freeplay in final drive assembly

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,749 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

The front brake calipers are not retracting fully.The offside indicator flash rate is high.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,888 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 69,878 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,074 miles

The service of the front brake calipers & lubrication of the main stand is advised..

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,343 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 30,126 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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Y144 DFV is a 2001 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y144 DFV, 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 Y144 DFV registered?

Y144 DFV is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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