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Y82 DBW

2001 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,111 mi
Last recorded38,111 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 DBW
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 38,111 miles

Central Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,768 miles

Central Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 34,529 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,371 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 34,371 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,455 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,087 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,089 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,089 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 15,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,627 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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Y82 DBW is a 2001 BMW F Series in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y82 DBW, 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 Y82 DBW registered?

Y82 DBW is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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