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T687 GJM

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,400 mi
Last recorded12,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT687 GJM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,355 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 11,346 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,985 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 10,122 miles

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

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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T687 GJM is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T687 GJM, 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

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What year was T687 GJM registered?

T687 GJM is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T687 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T687 GJM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T687 GJM have outstanding finance?

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