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W158 WGN

2000 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,524 mi
Last recorded55,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 WGN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 55,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 55,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 55,252 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,907 miles

abs light on

Fail 27 Aug 2015 53,889 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

abs light on

Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,892 miles

ABS light on.

Front tyre very close to wear limit.(borderline pass).

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 46,231 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,570 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

front brake disc bobbins worn

left hand hand grip slightly loose

Pass 8 Apr 2006 40,714 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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W158 WGN is a 2000 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W158 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.

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What year was W158 WGN registered?

W158 WGN is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 May 2000.

Is W158 WGN safe to buy?

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