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T42 RMY

1999 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,920 mi
Last recorded36,920 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 RMY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,354 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 28,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,513 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 26,512 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 23,154 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 22,979 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,979 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 22,315 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,167 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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T42 RMY is a 1999 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T42 RMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T42 RMY registered?

T42 RMY is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T42 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T42 RMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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