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Y785 NFB

2001 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

28,347 mi
Last recorded28,347 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 NFB
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 28,347 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 28,346 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess DISC BOLTS (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose BENT (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 28,272 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork leg pitted. Seal damaged. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,995 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 27,995 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 27,051 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

coolant fan rubbing

drive lights on main beam and dip

slow puncher rear

Fail 26 Oct 2017 27,051 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

coolant fan rubbing

drive lights on main beam and dip

slow puncher rear

Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,607 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,607 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 22,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 22,280 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 21,850 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 21,850 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 May 2011 21,517 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 20,762 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 20,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,372 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 20,372 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 20,035 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

small cut in rear tyre

tyres,crossply front & radial rear

Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,035 miles

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

small cut in rear tyre

tyres,crossply front & radial rear

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,154 miles

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

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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Y785 NFB is a 2001 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y785 NFB, 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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Y785 NFB is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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