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T455 KAU

1999 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

523 mi
Last recorded523 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT455 KAU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 7,135 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 7,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle modified to urban scrambler style

Fail 23 Sep 2022 215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Vehicle modified to urban scrambler style

Pass 15 Oct 2021 146 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 134 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 11 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 26 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 2 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2016 5,831 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 43,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,813 miles

some play in rear trailing arm

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,535 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,968 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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T455 KAU is a 1999 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T455 KAU, 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 T455 KAU registered?

T455 KAU is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T455 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T455 KAU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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