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R2 POA

1999 BMW K Series

Bronze Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,792 mi
Last recorded46,792 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 POA
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,792 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 30,542 miles

Tyre pressures very low.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,956 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 28,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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R2 POA is a 1999 BMW K Series in Bronze with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R2 POA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R2 POA?

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What year was R2 POA registered?

R2 POA is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R2 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 POA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R2 POA have outstanding finance?

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