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W168 YAL

2000 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,622 mi
Last recorded59,622 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW K Series33,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 YAL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 59,622 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 57,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 56,624 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,242 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,232 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 44,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,597 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 23,597 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

front tyre has oil contamination

Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,020 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 23,020 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,325 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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W168 YAL is a 2000 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W168 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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What year was W168 YAL registered?

W168 YAL is a 2000 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W168 YAL safe to buy?

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