MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front brake disc's badly pitted
How Reliable is the BMW K Series?
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Y281 HCA is a 2001 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 Y281 HCA, 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 Y281 HCA registered?
Y281 HCA is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 5 March 2001.
Is Y281 HCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y281 HCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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