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Y347 RJB

2001 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,051 mi
Last recorded40,051 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY347 RJB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 40,051 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 36,866 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 36,849 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm drive joint (2.4.A2a(i))

dash lights abs and brake failer

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,820 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front suspention ball joint dust cover split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,795 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 27,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 14,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,002 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front extenda fenda slightly rubbing on edge of tyre

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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Y347 RJB is a 2001 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y347 RJB, 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.

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What year was Y347 RJB registered?

Y347 RJB is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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