CarVerify

Free Car Check

T57 HTR

1999 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,577 mi
Last recorded18,577 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 HTR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 17,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 16,889 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 13 May 2016 16,889 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 15,624 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 15,624 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 12,660 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,266 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,269 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,631 miles

battery very weak had to jump start for test

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2006 8,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T57 HTR is a 1999 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T57 HTR, 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

How do I check the history of T57 HTR?

You can check the full history of T57 HTR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T57 HTR registered?

T57 HTR is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T57 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T57 HTR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T57 HTR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T57 HTR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.