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YT51 YSK

2001 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,101 mi
Last recorded40,101 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 YSK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 40,101 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 39,702 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 9 May 2024 38,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 37,167 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both front and rear pads uneven wear strip check now service recomended free pistons off copper grease in all the right places (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 35,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both front and rear pads uneven wear strip check now service recomended free pistons off copper grease in all the right places (1.1.13 (a))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play both upper lower has pla adjust tight and lube grease advise to change top taper bearings old set plate bearings not fit for purpose in my opinion (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm old rear tyre centre no tread changed now service (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 33,116 miles

front tyre old 10 yrs

Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,221 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,078 miles

slight bind on rear brake rear brake lever bent

Fail 30 Jul 2016 31,078 miles

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

slight bind on rear brake rear brake lever bent

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,076 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,467 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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YT51 YSK is a 2001 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 27,606 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT51 YSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT51 YSK registered?

YT51 YSK is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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