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T343 FUB

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,168 mi
Last recorded59,168 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT343 FUB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 59,168 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2018 59,161 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Inner Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,741 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

has play in finel drive

Fail 8 Apr 2017 58,740 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

has play in finel drive

Pass 10 Oct 2015 55,730 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. corrosion on shock absorber spring (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,181 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 49,150 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 42,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,481 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,337 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,314 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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T343 FUB is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T343 FUB, 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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T343 FUB is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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