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W147 ABD

2000 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,191 mi
Last recorded73,191 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 ABD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 73,191 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 72,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,912 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 68,846 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 66,997 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 65,582 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 63,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 58,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,176 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,973 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 47,363 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,887 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,715 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,338 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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W147 ABD is a 2000 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W147 ABD, 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 W147 ABD registered?

W147 ABD is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W147 ABD safe to buy?

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