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W173 WGN

2000 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,775 mi
Last recorded41,775 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW K Series33,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 WGN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 40,172 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,474 miles

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

Rear brake slightly spongy

Rubber boot on front suspension damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2017 37,228 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Rear brake slightly spongy

Rubber boot on front suspension damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,592 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,108 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 25,105 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,390 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 4,378 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 2,694 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 1,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 1,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 579 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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W173 WGN is a 2000 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W173 WGN, 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 W173 WGN registered?

W173 WGN is a 2000 BMW K Series, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W173 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W173 WGN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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