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W474 TDP

2000 BMW F Series

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,531 mi
Last recorded43,531 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 TDP
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,531 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,515 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,995 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 40,995 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 38,742 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 38,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,922 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 30,496 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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W474 TDP is a 2000 BMW F Series in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W474 TDP, 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 W474 TDP registered?

W474 TDP is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W474 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W474 TDP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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