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Y944 FHK

2001 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,828 mi
Last recorded37,828 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY944 FHK
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,828 miles

Front tyre walls slightly perished.

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

Rear tyre walls slightly perished.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,213 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 37,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,925 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2012 36,925 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,715 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fuel cap sael starting to deteriate

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

Slight increase of speed on l/h lock

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 34,636 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

fuel cap seal deteriating

slight incraese in speed on l/h lock

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,607 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

unable to check front sprocket.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,853 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,330 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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Y944 FHK is a 2001 BMW F Series in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y944 FHK, 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 Y944 FHK registered?

Y944 FHK is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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