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KF51 YWA

2001 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 YWA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 129,849 miles

Fork dust seals corroded

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 129,849 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Fork dust seals corroded

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stancions (2.3.1)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Surface rust (3.2.A1l)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly No snap back (6.2.1f)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering Screen insecure (2.1.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 127,742 miles

Hi beam warning light not working.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 127,742 miles

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

Hi beam warning light not working.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 117,031 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,173 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,155 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,096 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 81,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Trottle slighty sicking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,161 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 45,160 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,068 miles

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

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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KF51 YWA is a 2001 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF51 YWA, 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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KF51 YWA is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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