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Y329 PRX

2001 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,377 mi
Last recorded43,377 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 PRX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,377 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 43,364 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 43,351 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,279 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 43,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 43,068 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake stop light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,682 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,054 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 33,410 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 33,355 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,964 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,821 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 18,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 18,025 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 11,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 10,256 miles

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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Y329 PRX is a 2001 BMW F Series in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y329 PRX, 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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What year was Y329 PRX registered?

Y329 PRX is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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