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W59 PWS

2000 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,381 mi
Last recorded35,381 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW F Series22,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 PWS
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 35,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 34,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,637 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 31,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil repair asap as likely to get worse (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,761 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 24,761 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,718 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 24,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,618 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2013 22,255 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,623 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 20,623 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,929 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,441 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,441 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,538 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,825 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,640 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 14,576 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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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W59 PWS is a 2000 BMW F Series in Red with a 650cc 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 W59 PWS, 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 W59 PWS registered?

W59 PWS is a 2000 BMW F Series, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W59 PWS safe to buy?

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