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W581 WGC

2000 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

23,713 mi
Last recorded23,713 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW R110032,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 WGC
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 23,713 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 23,708 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Rear master cylinder not holding pressure (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 23,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 22,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 22,650 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 22,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 22,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,897 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,027 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 20,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,227 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 20,225 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,548 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,492 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 15,039 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,736 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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W581 WGC is a 2000 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W581 WGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W581 WGC registered?

W581 WGC is a 2000 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W581 WGC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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