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S248 UEW

1999 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,517 mi
Last recorded14,517 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 UEW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,517 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,507 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 14,515 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,843 miles

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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S248 UEW is a 1999 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S248 UEW, 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 S248 UEW?

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What year was S248 UEW registered?

S248 UEW is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S248 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 UEW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S248 UEW have outstanding finance?

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