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S60 UNC

1999 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,087 mi
Last recorded76,087 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 UNC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 76,087 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 75,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 75,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 75,139 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 75,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 73,462 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Nearside front fork leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking Rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,812 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 69,902 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 69,902 miles

Fuel system component leaking From under tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,104 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 51,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,247 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 45,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,327 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 32,304 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,554 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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S60 UNC is a 1999 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S60 UNC, 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.

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What year was S60 UNC registered?

S60 UNC is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S60 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S60 UNC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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