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YD51 NWS

2001 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,882 mi
Last recorded21,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW F Series20,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 NWS
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 21,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 19,521 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 16,793 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 12,999 miles

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 12,999 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 12,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 12,193 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 12,193 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 11,420 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 11,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 11,023 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,013 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,436 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 9,436 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 8,640 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 8,203 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 8,188 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,265 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 7,258 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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YD51 NWS is a 2001 BMW F Series in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YD51 NWS, 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 YD51 NWS registered?

YD51 NWS is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is YD51 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD51 NWS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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