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Y38 LVS

2001 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,750 mi
Last recorded58,750 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 LVS
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind from front brake ( not excessive )

Fail 21 Aug 2007 58,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,570 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y38 LVS is a 2001 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y38 LVS, 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

How do I check the history of Y38 LVS?

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What year was Y38 LVS registered?

Y38 LVS is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y38 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y38 LVS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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