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C99 DYF

1986 BMW R Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,278 mi
Last recorded45,278 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW R Series55,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC99 DYF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 45,278 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 45,278 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,772 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,769 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front tyre perished

Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front tyre perished

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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C99 DYF is a 1986 BMW R Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C99 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C99 DYF registered?

C99 DYF is a 1986 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C99 DYF safe to buy?

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