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T450 RDV

1999 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,491 mi
Last recorded16,491 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT450 RDV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 16,491 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 16,450 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 15,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 14,806 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 14,257 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 12,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,599 miles

lights masked for mot to meet dvsa indicator rules 4.4.3

rear tyre valve misaligned

Fail 12 Jun 2018 11,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned less than 240mm space (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyre valve misaligned

Pass 13 Mar 2017 11,594 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 11,594 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake wheel bearing not tested (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Central Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,587 miles

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2015 11,587 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,578 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,704 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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T450 RDV is a 1999 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T450 RDV, 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 T450 RDV registered?

T450 RDV is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T450 RDV safe to buy?

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