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T202 KLA

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,061 mi
Last recorded54,061 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT202 KLA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 54,061 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 51,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 51,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,623 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 50,620 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,902 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,695 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,469 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,004 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,030 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 41,249 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,991 miles

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

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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T202 KLA is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T202 KLA, 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 T202 KLA registered?

T202 KLA is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T202 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T202 KLA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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