MOT Status
ValidMileage
36,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear fluid on low mark
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear fluid on low mark
Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside long travel on front brake lever
Nearside Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)
front brake pads close to limit
rear inside brake pad close to limit
Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y842 BEC is a 2001 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y842 BEC, 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 Y842 BEC registered?
Y842 BEC is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 June 2001.
Is Y842 BEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y842 BEC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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