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Y308 MNM

2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,021 mi
Last recorded25,021 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 MNM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 25,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 24,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 24,846 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 24,820 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 24,722 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 24,722 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,825 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 23,825 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 22,276 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 21,170 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 21,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,636 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 18,824 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 18,807 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2013 18,776 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear number plate broken

hand guard insecure on o/s

water pump leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 18,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

starter sparks when starting

Fail 17 Jun 2008 18,108 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both tyres under-inflated

starter switch insecure

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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Y308 MNM is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y308 MNM, 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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Y308 MNM is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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