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T276 TRH

1999 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,013 mi
Last recorded6,013 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 TRH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 6,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 5,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 5,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 5,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 5,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 5,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

front tyre sidewall has visible cracks

Fail 8 Mar 2019 5,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front tyre sidewall has visible cracks

Pass 21 Jul 2017 5,040 miles

cracks in side wall of rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2017 5,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

cracks in side wall of rear tyre

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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T276 TRH is a 1999 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T276 TRH, 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 T276 TRH registered?

T276 TRH is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T276 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T276 TRH shows 9 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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