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Y177 RBP

2001 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

30,938 mi
Last recorded30,938 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 RBP
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 30,938 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 30,740 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 30,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,569 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,560 miles

CLUTCH LEVER EXCESSIVELY LOOSE

Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,642 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 13,642 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,485 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 4,332 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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Y177 RBP is a 2001 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y177 RBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y177 RBP registered?

Y177 RBP is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y177 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y177 RBP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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