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S837 KRV

1999 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

8,847 mi
Last recorded8,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 KRV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 8,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 8,571 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 8,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 7,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 6,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 6,496 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 6,496 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 6,043 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 5,664 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 5,222 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 5,222 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 4,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 4,374 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 4,359 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 4,359 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 4,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 4,263 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 3,930 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,765 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 3,349 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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S837 KRV is a 1999 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S837 KRV, 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 S837 KRV?

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What year was S837 KRV registered?

S837 KRV is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S837 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S837 KRV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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