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W161 YAL

2000 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,011 mi
Last recorded68,011 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 YAL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 68,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 67,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 67,649 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 67,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 67,166 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 66,546 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 65,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,988 miles

abs light staying on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,237 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,006 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 57,078 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))

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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W161 YAL is a 2000 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W161 YAL, 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 W161 YAL?

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What year was W161 YAL registered?

W161 YAL is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W161 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 YAL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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