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Y792 NFB

2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,169 mi
Last recorded20,169 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 NFB
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 20,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 19,867 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 19,637 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 19,404 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 19,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 19,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,215 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 17,387 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,020 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 16,020 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,908 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 15,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,418 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 15,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,892 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,997 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 8,996 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 6,939 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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Y792 NFB is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y792 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y792 NFB registered?

Y792 NFB is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y792 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y792 NFB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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