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W553 PLJ

2000 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,602 mi
Last recorded22,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW K Series33,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 PLJ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 22,602 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2026 22,602 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2025 21,947 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 20,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied rear brake pedal bent but does not affect use. (1.1.2 (d))

Rear slight movement in rear wheel bearing/ diff.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 19,704 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 18,778 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 17,705 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 15,810 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 15,810 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 13,279 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 13,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Headlight mask fitted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 8,329 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 8,318 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2016 6,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 4,680 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 4,462 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 4,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 4,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 4,253 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 4,181 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 4,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 3,964 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,668 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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W553 PLJ is a 2000 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W553 PLJ, 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

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What year was W553 PLJ registered?

W553 PLJ is a 2000 BMW K Series, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W553 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 PLJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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