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W148 PPM

2000 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,668 mi
Last recorded55,668 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW K Series33,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 PPM
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 55,668 miles

Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,722 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 46,722 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,695 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 46,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,950 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,911 miles

Rear 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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W148 PPM is a 2000 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 33,457 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 W148 PPM, 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 26 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W148 PPM registered?

W148 PPM is a 2000 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W148 PPM safe to buy?

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