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J44 EBO

1999 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,444 mi
Last recorded70,444 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 EBO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 70,444 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,987 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 69,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 68,831 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,787 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 65,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,349 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,899 miles

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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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J44 EBO is a 1999 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 36,220 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 J44 EBO, 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 27 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J44 EBO?

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What year was J44 EBO registered?

J44 EBO is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is J44 EBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 EBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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