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W166 YAL

2000 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,078 mi
Last recorded42,078 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW K Series33,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 YAL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,078 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 42,078 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 41,935 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 41,621 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,522 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake pedal has excess travel - suspect needs rebleeding

Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,464 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear indicator secured with tape

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brakes (3.3.A1d)

Steering damper seals failed

Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,412 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 41,412 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,841 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear offside footrest circlip missing

Steering damper has slight misting of the stanchion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,841 miles

Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Steering damper leaking oil - not affecting operation

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,773 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2013 36,764 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,263 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 33,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,020 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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W166 YAL is a 2000 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YAL, 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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W166 YAL is a 2000 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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