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2001 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,094 mi
Last recorded20,094 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 XBP
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,094 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 20,094 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,894 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 18,894 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,026 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,523 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 14,523 miles

Offside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 8,424 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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Y866 XBP is a 2001 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y866 XBP, 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 Y866 XBP registered?

Y866 XBP is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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