MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front brake pads worn
Rear brake pads worn
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
long travel in rear brake pedal
rear mud guard req,s attn
left hand side grip loose
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear brake fluid on min
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y271 UGW is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y271 UGW, 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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Y271 UGW is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is Y271 UGW safe to buy?
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