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T459 MGB

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,352 mi
Last recorded75,352 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 MGB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,352 miles

Abs light does not illuminate.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Abs sensor missing

Offside Rear Abs sensor missing.

Wear in side stand pivot bush.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 75,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 73,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,206 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,045 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,020 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Lower ball joint in front suspension arm has torn rubber cover.

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 69,020 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Lower ball joint in front suspension arm has torn rubber cover.

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,853 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

both rear foot rests siezed

number plate deteriorated

number plate lamp not working

right hand switch gear broken

Fail 15 Aug 2007 64,852 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

abs lights flashing all the time

both rear foot rests siezed

number plate deteriorated

number plate lamp not working

right hand switch gear broken

Fail 18 Aug 2006 60,981 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

number plate discoloured

Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,981 miles

number plate discoloured

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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T459 MGB is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,171cc 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 T459 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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T459 MGB is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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