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P999 PCO

1999 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,078 mi
Last recorded57,078 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 PCO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 57,078 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside handle bar grip damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

engine oil leak

fuel cap lock not very positive

Fail 7 Apr 2025 57,078 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside handle bar grip damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

fuel cap lock not very positive

Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose main (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 53,621 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

high beam tell tale not working

Fail 14 Sep 2022 53,621 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

high beam tell tale not working

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit os front inner brake pad low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Road spring worn, but not excessively suspension soft (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 53,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit os front inner brake pad low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged brake retaining clamp not secure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Road spring worn, but not excessively suspension soft (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,552 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,361 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,704 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 44,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,350 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,350 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 42,088 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,798 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,026 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,228 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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P999 PCO is a 1999 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P999 PCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P999 PCO registered?

P999 PCO is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is P999 PCO safe to buy?

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