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Y956 PDG

2001 BMW F Series

Green Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,002 mi
Last recorded38,002 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 PDG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 38,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 34,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 32,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Throttle return slow

Fail 12 Jan 2023 32,397 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle return slow

Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,976 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 27,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 26,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 24,780 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 23,033 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 19,467 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 19,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 17,595 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 17,595 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 2 Jan 2015 17,587 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,460 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,234 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 11,211 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,807 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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Y956 PDG is a 2001 BMW F Series in Green with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y956 PDG, 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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Y956 PDG is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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