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T391 JBP

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,306 mi
Last recorded95,306 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT391 JBP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,306 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,242 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 95,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,982 miles

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

Slight pitting and seapage o/s front stanchion

Fail 9 Mar 2011 93,981 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Slight pitting and seapage o/s front stanchion

Pass 17 Jul 2008 93,460 miles

ABS fault.

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Side body panels missing.

Slight damage to front lower wishbone.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 93,400 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

ABS fault.

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Side body panels missing.

Slight damage to front lower wishbone.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 91,146 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 88,110 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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T391 JBP is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T391 JBP, 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 T391 JBP registered?

T391 JBP is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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