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T545 SFL

1999 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,583 mi
Last recorded46,583 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 SFL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 46,583 miles

Front brake lever not much reserve travel

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

steering damper leak still damping

Pass 7 Feb 2025 43,925 miles

Front steering damper has a slight leak but still works correctly

Rear Mudguard insecure hugger ()

oil leak from front of the engine, but not serious

Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 43,761 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,053 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose Tape around footpeg (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside handlebar grip worn but is secure

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

oil leak front of engine

Fail 5 Jun 2020 43,053 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Footrest slightly loose Tape around footpeg (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside handlebar grip worn but is secure

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak front of engine

Pass 30 May 2018 42,973 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 41,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 40,159 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,820 miles

front steering wishbone gaitor split

Pass 11 May 2013 32,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,836 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 31,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 31,831 miles

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 25,250 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 25,121 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 14,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,525 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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T545 SFL is a 1999 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T545 SFL, 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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T545 SFL is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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