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V166 FPT

2000 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,727 mi
Last recorded36,727 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 FPT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 36,727 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,567 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 35,567 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 34,585 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 34,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 33,877 miles

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,203 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,153 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 33,147 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,044 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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V166 FPT is a 2000 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V166 FPT, 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 V166 FPT registered?

V166 FPT is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V166 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 FPT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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