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W126 WGF

2000 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,032 mi
Last recorded80,032 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 WGF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 80,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,311 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,679 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 43,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

front brake master cylinder fliud level just above mininmum!

front wheel rim lateral run out 2.0mm!

rear wheel has very slight amount of side play!

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,618 miles

front brake master cylinder fliud level just above mininmum!

front wheel rim lateral run out 2.0mm!

rear wheel has very slight amount of side play!

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 WGF is a 2000 BMW R Series in Orange 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 W126 WGF, 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

How do I check the history of W126 WGF?

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What year was W126 WGF registered?

W126 WGF is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W126 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W126 WGF 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.

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