MOT Status
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42,078 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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
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
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)
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))
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
Front Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)
Steering damper leaking oil - not affecting operation
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nail in rear tyre
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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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