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W252 UDG

2000 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,510 mi
Last recorded26,510 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 UDG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 26,510 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,111 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 24,247 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel spacer fractured

Fail 10 Jul 2023 24,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 23,937 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 23,537 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 23,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 23,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 22,686 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 22,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,689 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 20,831 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,430 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,884 miles

rear reg plate led light flickering

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 16,621 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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W252 UDG is a 2000 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2000 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 22,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W252 UDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W252 UDG registered?

W252 UDG is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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