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T699 GJM

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,819 mi
Last recorded12,819 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT699 GJM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 12,819 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 12,636 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 12,411 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 12,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 12,060 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 11,644 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 11,627 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,489 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,202 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,007 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 11,007 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,327 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 5,557 miles

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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T699 GJM is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T699 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.

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What year was T699 GJM registered?

T699 GJM is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T699 GJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T699 GJM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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