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W161 UAW

2000 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,681 mi
Last recorded21,681 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW K Series33,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 UAW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 21,681 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 21,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,870 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 19,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 16,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2013 14,266 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,675 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 10,692 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,692 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,558 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 6,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 4,442 miles

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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W161 UAW is a 2000 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W161 UAW, 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 W161 UAW registered?

W161 UAW is a 2000 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W161 UAW safe to buy?

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