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T105 RBR

1999 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,809 mi
Last recorded43,809 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT105 RBR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 43,809 miles

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

Slight exhaust smoke

Fail 7 Apr 2025 43,808 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight exhaust smoke

Pass 5 Dec 2023 43,482 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 43,482 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 42,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,506 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 39,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,412 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 38,670 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 38,171 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

test ridden as bmw brakes usually feel firm under very slight operation. rides and brakes very well at time of test.customer advised to servise brake system.

Pass 15 May 2013 37,927 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 37,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Mar 2012 37,587 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,587 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 37,197 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,197 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,730 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,683 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 33,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,002 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,879 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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T105 RBR is a 1999 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T105 RBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T105 RBR registered?

T105 RBR is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T105 RBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T105 RBR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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