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W166 DWU

2000 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,505 mi
Last recorded20,505 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW K Series33,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 DWU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 20,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both front inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear noise from rear diff ,check oil level

Pass 9 Feb 2024 16,506 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 16,396 miles

Rear Lower signs of corrosion on centre and side stand ,

Pass 9 Jun 2021 16,071 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 16,034 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,415 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 12,963 miles

Central Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight fluctuation on front brake (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 12,963 miles

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light does not come on (1.3.1a)

Central Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight fluctuation on front brake (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,693 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,884 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 10,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,704 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 9,679 miles

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

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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W166 DWU is a 2000 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W166 DWU, 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 W166 DWU registered?

W166 DWU is a 2000 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W166 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 DWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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