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T297 RBP

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,816 mi
Last recorded29,816 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 RBP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 29,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 28,849 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 28,849 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,234 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 28,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 2,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 25,611 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 2,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 18,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,409 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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T297 RBP is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T297 RBP, 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 T297 RBP registered?

T297 RBP is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T297 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T297 RBP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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