MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Throttle operating incorrectly does not return to idle (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Telelever ball joint boot split.
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Speedometer not illuminated.
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T357 AFX is a 1999 BMW R Series in White with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 T357 AFX, 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 T357 AFX registered?
T357 AFX is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 May 1999.
Is T357 AFX safe to buy?
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