MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
slight bind on front brake
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y259 PVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y259 PVS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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