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T494 VAE

1999 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,136 mi
Last recorded47,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 VAE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 47,136 miles

Centre stand damaged.

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Mirror slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,883 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 46,865 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,599 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 46,599 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,042 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

unable to clearly inspect o/s rear brake pads.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 May 2012 42,020 miles

Unable to clearly inspect rear brake pads.

Pass 4 May 2010 35,208 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,237 miles

advise-ABS fitted.

Pass 10 May 2007 28,553 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,010 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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T494 VAE is a 1999 BMW K Series in Red 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 T494 VAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T494 VAE registered?

T494 VAE is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T494 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T494 VAE 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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