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W797 YCE

2000 BMW F Series

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,513 mi
Last recorded35,513 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 YCE
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 35,513 miles

Front Front Tyre Sidewall Cracks

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 35,513 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 35,512 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil on Tyre

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering Slightly Stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,237 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 35,237 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,609 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 32,717 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 32,717 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,701 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,541 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 21,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,944 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,846 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 9,909 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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W797 YCE is a 2000 BMW F Series in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W797 YCE, 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 W797 YCE registered?

W797 YCE is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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