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T48 JEX

1999 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,100 mi
Last recorded24,100 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 JEX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,100 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,100 miles

Centre Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,090 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,960 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 23,960 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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T48 JEX is a 1999 BMW R Series in Purple with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T48 JEX, 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 T48 JEX registered?

T48 JEX is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T48 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T48 JEX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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