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878 YNU

2000 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,740 mi
Last recorded72,740 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration878 YNU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,740 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 72,674 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 72,663 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,150 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 72,150 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 71,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,559 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,914 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,625 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,682 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 64,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 59,235 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,952 miles

slight play on rear paralever taper bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,940 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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878 YNU is a 2000 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,642 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 878 YNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 26 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 878 YNU registered?

878 YNU is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is 878 YNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 878 YNU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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