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R161 RRD

2000 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,981 mi
Last recorded28,981 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 RRD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 28,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 28,602 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 28,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit All (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 28,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 28,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 24,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 22,937 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 18,066 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 15,027 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,027 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,082 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 6,860 miles

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

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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R161 RRD is a 2000 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R161 RRD, 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 R161 RRD registered?

R161 RRD is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is R161 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 RRD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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