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L888 BRO

2000 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,592 mi
Last recorded51,592 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 BRO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,592 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 51,592 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 44,423 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,357 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,278 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,494 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 39,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,111 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,468 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,270 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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L888 BRO is a 2000 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L888 BRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L888 BRO?

You can check the full history of L888 BRO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L888 BRO registered?

L888 BRO is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is L888 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 BRO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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