MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W288 TFJ is a 2000 BMW F Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 W288 TFJ, 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 W288 TFJ registered?
W288 TFJ is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 March 2000.
Is W288 TFJ safe to buy?
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