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S601 JAH

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,803 mi
Last recorded10,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 JAH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2018 10,803 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 9,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 9,327 miles

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

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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S601 JAH is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S601 JAH, 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 S601 JAH?

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What year was S601 JAH registered?

S601 JAH is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S601 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 JAH shows 3 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 S601 JAH have outstanding finance?

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