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W163 ABD

2000 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,094 mi
Last recorded18,094 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 ABD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 18,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 18,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 18,066 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 17,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 16,086 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 16,081 miles

Brake performance not tested Not carried out due to brake line condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) missing Brake pad friction material broken away from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 15,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 14,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 14,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 13,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,042 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 7,021 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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W163 ABD is a 2000 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W163 ABD, 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 W163 ABD registered?

W163 ABD is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W163 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W163 ABD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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