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W433 MKY

2000 BMW F Series

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,011 mi
Last recorded42,011 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW433 MKY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,011 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 42,011 miles

Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 5 May 2025 41,196 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 40,419 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 40,402 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,910 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle cable increasing engine revs slightly when steering turned

Pass 4 May 2022 38,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 36,899 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 36,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 36,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 34,352 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 34,352 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 27,823 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 27,809 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,259 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 26,259 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front fork dust seals are perished

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,957 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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W433 MKY is a 2000 BMW F Series in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W433 MKY, 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 W433 MKY registered?

W433 MKY is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W433 MKY safe to buy?

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