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W579 WGC

2000 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,697 mi
Last recorded91,697 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW R Series36,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 WGC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,697 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,129 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

main stand very stiff

Pass 31 Dec 2010 80,263 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,427 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 56,414 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

n/s mud flap bolt missing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,976 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 6,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 6,199 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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W579 WGC is a 2000 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W579 WGC, 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 W579 WGC registered?

W579 WGC is a 2000 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W579 WGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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