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T454 JAD

1999 BMW K Series

Bronze Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,334 mi
Last recorded80,334 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 JAD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2016 80,334 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn rear pads down to metal scraping disc (3.2.A1l)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released front and rear (1.3.1e)

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

Front front right hand side bobbins worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,360 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 69,360 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,568 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear disc has slight movement possible loose bolts?

Fail 25 Nov 2013 63,568 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear disc has slight movement possible loose bolts?

Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake binding slightly not enough to show on brake tester

Fail 10 Aug 2012 59,229 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre has strange wear

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,524 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,812 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 44,800 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 39,665 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 35,528 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 35,498 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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T454 JAD is a 1999 BMW K Series in Bronze with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,501 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T454 JAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T454 JAD registered?

T454 JAD is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 August 1999.

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