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T599 FGT

1999 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,767 mi
Last recorded34,767 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW K Series36,501 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT599 FGT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 34,767 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 34,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 33,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 31,796 miles

Accelerator slightly stiff

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

Pass 26 May 2023 31,191 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 31,191 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 30,303 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 30,284 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 29,546 miles

Front brake binding

Front tyre valve perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2021 29,546 miles

Front brake binding

Front tyre valve perishing

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 29,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 28,368 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 28,350 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,230 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 25,904 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,702 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,094 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,622 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,838 miles

steering damper leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2008 23,414 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,414 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,845 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 21,912 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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T599 FGT is a 1999 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T599 FGT, 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 T599 FGT registered?

T599 FGT is a 1999 BMW K Series, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T599 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T599 FGT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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