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Y191 HWY

2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,435 mi
Last recorded30,435 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 HWY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 30,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 29,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 29,916 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 29,907 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,607 miles

Rear rear shock damping low

Fail 17 Aug 2021 29,569 miles

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

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

Rear rear shock damping low

Pass 22 Aug 2020 29,154 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing rear shock soft on damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 29,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,953 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,259 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 28,259 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,620 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,585 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,962 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 24,962 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,119 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,394 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,544 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 17,722 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,722 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,393 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,210 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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Y191 HWY is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y191 HWY, 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 Y191 HWY registered?

Y191 HWY is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y191 HWY safe to buy?

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