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T344 HVV

1999 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,806 mi
Last recorded26,806 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT344 HVV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 26,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 26,794 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both tyres are old

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 26,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 26,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has split in it (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,704 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 26,704 miles

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Steering damper ineffective leaking (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,392 miles

slight dampness on steering damper

Pass 19 May 2015 25,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 24,211 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,773 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 21,763 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

front tyre @ 3mm and as uneven wear patern.

rear tyre as uneven wear patern below 1 mm in places.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,544 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 20,544 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,595 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 17,595 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 14,370 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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T344 HVV is a 1999 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T344 HVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T344 HVV is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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