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Y968 YFP

2001 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,753 mi
Last recorded11,753 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 YFP
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 11,753 miles

head lamp masked

Pass 1 Jul 2019 8,896 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 7,358 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 5,777 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 5,417 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,938 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2014 14,307 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 May 2008 11,678 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 11,399 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 11,399 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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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Y968 YFP is a 2001 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y968 YFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y968 YFP registered?

Y968 YFP is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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