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B12 MVV

2000 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,195 mi
Last recorded33,195 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 33,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in rear disc carrier (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 33,195 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in rear disc carrier (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 31,738 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm-2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 31,703 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre tread 1-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 28,949 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,554 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 25,554 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 23,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 20,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 18,778 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,709 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 18,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,346 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,195 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 9,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,857 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,648 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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B12 MVV is a 2000 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B12 MVV, 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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B12 MVV is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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