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Y312 GNN

2001 BMW K Series

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,874 mi
Last recorded48,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 GNN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,874 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 45,163 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 45,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 28,493 miles

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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Y312 GNN is a 2001 BMW K Series in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y312 GNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y312 GNN registered?

Y312 GNN is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y312 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y312 GNN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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