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T479 KJV

1999 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,158 mi
Last recorded44,158 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 KJV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 44,158 miles

Both tyres old and hardened

Fail 12 Nov 2018 44,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both tyres old and hardened

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 44,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 43,896 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 43,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,291 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 39,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,515 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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T479 KJV is a 1999 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T479 KJV, 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 T479 KJV registered?

T479 KJV is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T479 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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