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LG51 OWR

2001 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,258 mi
Last recorded49,258 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW K Series27,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OWR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,712 miles

Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

front tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 43,683 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,985 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 39,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,899 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 25,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 21,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,703 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 17,703 miles

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

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

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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LG51 OWR is a 2001 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG51 OWR, 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 LG51 OWR registered?

LG51 OWR is a 2001 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LG51 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 OWR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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