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W151 WGN

2000 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,924 mi
Last recorded25,924 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 WGN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 25,924 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 24,919 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2011 24,919 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 24,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 21,932 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,331 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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W151 WGN is a 2000 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W151 WGN, 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 W151 WGN?

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What year was W151 WGN registered?

W151 WGN is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W151 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W151 WGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W151 WGN have outstanding finance?

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