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W279 UBL

2000 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

270 mi
Last recorded270 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 UBL
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 270 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 241 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 241 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 230 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 221 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 221 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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W279 UBL is a 2000 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W279 UBL, 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 W279 UBL registered?

W279 UBL is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 14 August 2000.

Is W279 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 UBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W279 UBL have outstanding finance?

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