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R6 NVL

1999 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,829 mi
Last recorded53,829 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 NVL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 53,829 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 52,692 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 52,692 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 51,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 48,854 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 47,885 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 47,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 46,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 45,138 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 43,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,618 miles

Rear slight crack in number plate

Fail 15 May 2017 41,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear slight crack in number plate

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 39,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,329 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,391 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,311 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,360 miles

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

The new rear brake pads will take some distance to wear to the profile of the disc as it is worn

Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,333 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 28,313 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 27,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 26,152 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 26,152 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R6 NVL is a 1999 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R6 NVL, 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 R6 NVL?

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What year was R6 NVL registered?

R6 NVL is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R6 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 NVL shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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