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T446 MGB

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,186 mi
Last recorded54,186 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT446 MGB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 54,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 53,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 52,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 52,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 51,246 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 51,245 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,082 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 51,081 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 48,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 38,653 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 37,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,219 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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T446 MGB is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T446 MGB, 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 T446 MGB registered?

T446 MGB is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T446 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T446 MGB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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