MOT Status
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41,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear due to under-inflation (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Front brake pads Low
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Front brake pads Low
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
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V971 EJM is a 2000 BMW F Series in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 V971 EJM, 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 V971 EJM registered?
V971 EJM is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 February 2000.
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