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W798 WPO

2000 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,098 mi
Last recorded35,098 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 WPO
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 35,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 35,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 34,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,443 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 31,418 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected when steering left (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,889 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 30,889 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,916 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 25,916 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 21,113 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 17,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,124 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 15,411 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,236 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 7,309 miles

front brake disc pads worn near to minimum thickness.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 3,721 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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W798 WPO is a 2000 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W798 WPO, 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 W798 WPO registered?

W798 WPO is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is W798 WPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W798 WPO shows 18 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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