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T477 KJV

1999 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,725 mi
Last recorded12,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT477 KJV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 12,725 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 12,725 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 12,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 12,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 12,588 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 12,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 11,949 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 5,769 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,024 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 4,379 miles

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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T477 KJV is a 1999 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T477 KJV, 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 T477 KJV registered?

T477 KJV is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T477 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T477 KJV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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