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W56 RTR

2002 BMW 2000

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

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Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 RTR
MakeBMW
Model2000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025
Pass 21 May 2024

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 157,147 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 157,147 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 149,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 148,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 153,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,961 miles

Nearside Front TYRE INNER AND OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 148,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front TYRE INNER AND OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 141,295 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 136,891 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2015 128,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 119,331 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 117,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,686 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2011 104,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,907 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake disc pitted

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2010 98,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake disc pitted

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 92,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,737 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 68,001 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,163 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 55,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 2000?

Based on 1,062 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
brake binding 42
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 32
Stop lamp not working 29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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W56 RTR is a 2002 BMW 2000 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a BMW 2000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W56 RTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 2000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W56 RTR registered?

W56 RTR is a 2002 BMW 2000, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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