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W138 PPM

2000 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,211 mi
Last recorded29,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 PPM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,211 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 28,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 25,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,653 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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W138 PPM is a 2000 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W138 PPM, 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 W138 PPM registered?

W138 PPM is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W138 PPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 PPM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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