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W881 PTE

2000 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,045 mi
Last recorded25,045 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 PTE
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 25,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,831 miles

Front master cylinder slightly moist

Fail 5 Mar 2019 23,831 miles

Front master cylinder slightly moist

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,539 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 23,539 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,202 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 23,202 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,514 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 22,514 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 11 May 2013 21,820 miles

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

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2013 21,820 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,872 miles

light perishing/cracking on side wall

Pass 18 May 2011 20,628 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front tyre started to split

Pass 7 May 2010 20,231 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,073 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,519 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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W881 PTE is a 2000 BMW F Series in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W881 PTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W881 PTE registered?

W881 PTE is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W881 PTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W881 PTE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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