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W126 RRA

2000 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,454 mi
Last recorded39,454 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 RRA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 39,454 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 39,454 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 39,289 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 39,289 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 38,859 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,527 miles

o/s front floating disc has slight free play

Pass 11 Jul 2020 38,110 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 37,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 36,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,570 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 34,570 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,954 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,842 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,771 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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W126 RRA is a 2000 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,100cc 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 W126 RRA, 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 W126 RRA registered?

W126 RRA is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W126 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W126 RRA 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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