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T230 TRH

1999 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,587 mi
Last recorded93,587 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 TRH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 93,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 91,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 89,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 83,858 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 83,084 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 81,904 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 81,791 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,288 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,137 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 70,646 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

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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T230 TRH is a 1999 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T230 TRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T230 TRH?

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What year was T230 TRH registered?

T230 TRH is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T230 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T230 TRH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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