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T298 DUP

1999 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,036 mi
Last recorded105,036 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 DUP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2010 105,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 105,036 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 104,530 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 104,530 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 102,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 98,045 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 93,961 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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T298 DUP is a 1999 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T298 DUP, 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 T298 DUP registered?

T298 DUP is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 August 1999.

Is T298 DUP safe to buy?

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