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Y327 RJB

2001 BMW F Series

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,200 mi
Last recorded39,200 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 RJB
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 39,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2014 38,234 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,234 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,355 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 33,347 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,498 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,518 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,798 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,874 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 6,728 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 6,728 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 6,702 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nail in tyre

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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Y327 RJB is a 2001 BMW F Series in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y327 RJB, 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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Y327 RJB is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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