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T545 JCA

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,021 mi
Last recorded47,021 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 JCA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2009 47,021 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,021 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 46,663 miles

Item:1. Rear wheel has slight amount of play when wheel bearing check was done. however,this may be actually play in the differential bearing and not considered sufficient to fail.

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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T545 JCA is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T545 JCA, 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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What year was T545 JCA registered?

T545 JCA is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T545 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T545 JCA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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