MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V178 LKJ is a 2000 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 V178 LKJ, 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 V178 LKJ registered?
V178 LKJ is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 2000.
Is V178 LKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V178 LKJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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