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W747 RFX

2000 BMW F Series

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW747 RFX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 52,037 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 52,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 52,018 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,794 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,618 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,247 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,247 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 45,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,997 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,622 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 36,602 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 36,602 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,706 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

slight binding of front brake

Pass 13 Oct 2005 22,460 miles

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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W747 RFX is a 2000 BMW F Series in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W747 RFX, 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 W747 RFX registered?

W747 RFX is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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