CarVerify

Free Car Check

W381 WCB

2000 BMW K Series

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,690 mi
Last recorded17,690 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW K Series33,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 WCB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 17,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 17,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 13,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 11,871 miles

Front brake binding slightly .

Pass 12 Jul 2017 11,862 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,842 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 11,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,781 miles

Front steering damper heavy but to riders preference.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,981 miles

Battery low and not holding charge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,941 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 10,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,452 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,318 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,959 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,685 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
Full BMW K Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W381 WCB is a 2000 BMW K Series in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W381 WCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W381 WCB?

You can check the full history of W381 WCB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W381 WCB registered?

W381 WCB is a 2000 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W381 WCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W381 WCB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W381 WCB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W381 WCB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.