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C599 DVF

1986 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,198 mi
Last recorded66,198 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1986 BMW R Series55,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC599 DVF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 66,198 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 64,448 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 May 2014 64,444 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 61,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 May 2011 58,578 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 55,718 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,718 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,702 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,097 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 67,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2005 63,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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C599 DVF is a 1986 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 55,718 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 C599 DVF, 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 40 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C599 DVF registered?

C599 DVF is a 1986 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 October 1986.

Is C599 DVF safe to buy?

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