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W159 WGN

2000 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,817 mi
Last recorded80,817 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 WGN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 80,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 80,801 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 80,768 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,649 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively all brake pads want bedding in (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 80,649 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively all brake pads want bedding in (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,304 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,582 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,293 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 67,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,212 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,743 miles

rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 63,967 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 60,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 60,457 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 57,940 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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W159 WGN is a 2000 BMW R Series in Silver 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 W159 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 W159 WGN registered?

W159 WGN is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W159 WGN safe to buy?

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