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V971 EJM

2000 BMW F Series

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,901 mi
Last recorded41,901 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 EJM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 41,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,723 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 41,320 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 41,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 37,647 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear due to under-inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,369 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 33,299 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,216 miles

Front Front brake pads Low

Fail 8 Jul 2016 31,216 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Front brake pads Low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,553 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,417 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 24,283 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,198 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,303 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 14,305 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 14,280 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 7,993 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,587 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 7,582 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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V971 EJM is a 2000 BMW F Series in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,573 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 V971 EJM, 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 26 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 V971 EJM registered?

V971 EJM is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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