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T285 WGK

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

144,824 mi
Last recorded144,824 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 WGK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 144,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 138,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,668 miles

slight movement in bevelbox pivot bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,339 miles

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

Rear slight movement in swinging arm bevelbox bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,690 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front movement on disc mounting bobbins

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,690 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight freeplay on bevelbox pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,273 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight freeplay on bevelbox pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,179 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bevel box pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,548 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bevel box pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,263 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bevel box pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,463 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,262 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,719 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,777 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,824 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,348 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,613 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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T285 WGK is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T285 WGK, 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 T285 WGK registered?

T285 WGK is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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