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W154 UAW

2000 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,949 mi
Last recorded31,949 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 UAW
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 31,288 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,281 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 28,281 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,539 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,872 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,093 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,282 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 16,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,269 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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W154 UAW is a 2000 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W154 UAW, 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.

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What year was W154 UAW registered?

W154 UAW is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W154 UAW safe to buy?

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