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Y281 HCA

2001 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,266 mi
Last recorded42,266 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 HCA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 42,266 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 41,404 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,566 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,934 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,578 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,845 miles

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?

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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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?

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