MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside front upper calipr retaining bolt not insecure but appears to have seated further out when compared to other side.
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
nearside front upper calipr retaining bolt not insecure but appears to have seated further out when compared to other side.
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre slightly out of shape
fuel cap seal perished
rear tyre 'squaring'!
slight noise front near-side pad.
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T471 KAU 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 87.5%.
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 T471 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.
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T471 KAU is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 March 1999.
Is T471 KAU safe to buy?
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