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W165 PPM

2000 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,282 mi
Last recorded29,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 PPM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 29,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 27,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 26,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 25,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 22,908 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 22,304 miles

Nearside Rear Spindle slack adjuster loose

Rear Inner Chain guard coming loose on plastic weld

Rear Tyre starting to get low

Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,739 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 20,726 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 18,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 May 2017 17,143 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 17,143 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 14,717 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 14,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 11,132 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 9,443 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 9,408 miles

petrol cap rubber deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,388 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 9,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 8,474 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 8,424 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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W165 PPM is a 2000 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W165 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 W165 PPM registered?

W165 PPM is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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