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R515 NOU

2000 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,264 mi
Last recorded35,264 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 NOU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,264 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 35,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 34,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,448 miles

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

intermittent fault with left hand and right hand indicators flashing fast

Pass 19 May 2022 34,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 33,997 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,752 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 33,457 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,066 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 32,732 miles

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,474 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,906 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,632 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,409 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 25,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,712 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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R515 NOU is a 2000 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R515 NOU, 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

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What year was R515 NOU registered?

R515 NOU is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is R515 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 NOU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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