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S35 GHW

1999 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,386 mi
Last recorded35,386 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 GHW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 35,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 32,987 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 32,987 miles

Offside Fuel hose leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 29,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 26,506 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 26,479 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 22,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 21,968 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 19,619 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,061 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 37,861 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,441 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,100 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,575 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 14,430 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,070 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,468 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 9,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,549 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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S35 GHW is a 1999 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S35 GHW, 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 S35 GHW?

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What year was S35 GHW registered?

S35 GHW is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S35 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 GHW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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