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T158 HTP

1999 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,813 mi
Last recorded114,813 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 HTP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 114,813 miles

Left handle bar grip split but secure

Pass 31 May 2018 114,637 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip split but secure.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc mounts have slight free play (bobbins)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 12 May 2016 113,553 miles

Corrosion around oil sight glass and rubber seal perishing.

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Corrosion on front oil pipe

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front brake disc has slight rotational play

Fail 12 May 2016 113,553 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Corrosion around oil sight glass and rubber seal perishing.

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Corrosion on front oil pipe

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front brake disc has slight rotational play

Pass 13 May 2015 113,364 miles

Corrosion on nearside front oil pipe.

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside front disc slight rotational play.

Pass 12 May 2014 112,870 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

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

Front nearside brake disc has slight rotational play.

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,843 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,708 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 88,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2010 72,819 miles

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

Front nearside disc has slight rotational play.

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,166 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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T158 HTP is a 1999 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T158 HTP, 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 T158 HTP registered?

T158 HTP is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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