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W408 SBF

2000 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,465 mi
Last recorded54,465 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW K Series33,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 SBF
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 51,648 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 46,229 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,229 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 46,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Part light bulb in-op

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,328 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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W408 SBF is a 2000 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W408 SBF, 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 W408 SBF registered?

W408 SBF is a 2000 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W408 SBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W408 SBF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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