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Y303 GNN

2001 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,181 mi
Last recorded40,181 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 GNN
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 40,181 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 39,806 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 39,506 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 39,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,527 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 35,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,849 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 29,217 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,834 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 27,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,797 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,892 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,835 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 16,706 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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Y303 GNN is a 2001 BMW F Series in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y303 GNN, 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 Y303 GNN registered?

Y303 GNN is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y303 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y303 GNN 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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