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Y253 RRS

2001 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,884 mi
Last recorded27,884 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 RRS
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 27,884 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Indicator lense missing

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 26,993 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc at min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc at min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 26,977 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear suspension seized (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working front (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc at min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc at min thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 26,269 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 26,269 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 26,253 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 25,921 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 25,321 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 24,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,833 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 19,072 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,519 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,397 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,385 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 8,385 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 6,819 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 4,837 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 RRS is a 2001 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RRS, 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 RRS registered?

Y253 RRS is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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