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Y296 JHG

2001 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,450 mi
Last recorded66,450 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 JHG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,450 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 66,446 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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Y296 JHG is a 2001 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 Y296 JHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y296 JHG registered?

Y296 JHG is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y296 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y296 JHG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y296 JHG have outstanding finance?

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