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Y253 CGJ

2001 BMW F Series

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,291 mi
Last recorded27,291 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 CGJ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 27,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 26,754 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 26,754 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play sprocket carrier bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 24,021 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 23,618 miles

Offside Front tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,245 miles

Offside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,699 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,220 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 20,220 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 21,471 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,453 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 21,453 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,395 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,706 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,293 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 11,203 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 7,647 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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Y253 CGJ is a 2001 BMW F Series in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y253 CGJ, 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 Y253 CGJ registered?

Y253 CGJ is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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