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W143 WGH

2000 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,232 mi
Last recorded66,232 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 WGH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,232 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,232 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,510 miles

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

Gear lever loose.

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 52,419 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Gear lever loose.

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,250 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,965 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 33,965 miles

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

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 25,398 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,051 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 23,049 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

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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W143 WGH is a 2000 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W143 WGH, 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 W143 WGH registered?

W143 WGH is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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