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Y259 PVS

2001 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,382 mi
Last recorded97,382 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 PVS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,382 miles

Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 88,770 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 88,770 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,336 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering Damper Misting oil

Front Tyre slight uneven wear

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,300 miles

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork legs light corrossion and pitting (2.3.1)

Front steering damper slight leak

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 77,963 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,052 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 67,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,435 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,278 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 48,183 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,102 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,102 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 4 Jul 2009 47,637 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 43,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,233 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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Y259 PVS is a 2001 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y259 PVS, 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 Y259 PVS registered?

Y259 PVS is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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