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V486 SUD

2000 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,253 mi
Last recorded101,253 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 SUD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 101,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 99,972 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,573 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2019 96,892 miles

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

Rear starting to bind

Pass 4 May 2018 96,377 miles

Front Brake slight bind

Rear Brake slight bind

Pass 18 May 2017 95,209 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 95,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,926 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 87,962 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,959 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 79,452 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

panels restricted view to test

Pass 25 Apr 2013 9,822 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

panels restricted view to test

Fail 24 Apr 2013 9,822 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

panels restricted view to test

finel drive worn

Pass 17 May 2012 65,348 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 61,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 61,471 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 54,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,665 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 48,665 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 47,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,932 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 458,890 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 40,120 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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V486 SUD is a 2000 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 V486 SUD, 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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V486 SUD is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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