MOT Status
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41,414 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Centre Front Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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W162 YAL is a 2000 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 W162 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.
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What year was W162 YAL registered?
W162 YAL is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W162 YAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W162 YAL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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