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V246 LGT

2000 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,646 mi
Last recorded16,646 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV246 LGT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 16,646 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 14,511 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 14,445 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 12,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,953 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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V246 LGT is a 2000 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V246 LGT, 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 V246 LGT registered?

V246 LGT is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V246 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V246 LGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V246 LGT have outstanding finance?

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