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T717 WAN

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,011 mi
Last recorded26,011 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 WAN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 26,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 25,878 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 25,255 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 25,255 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 21,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,579 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 19,430 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 19,425 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both legs leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,365 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 16,098 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,081 miles

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

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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T717 WAN is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T717 WAN, 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 T717 WAN registered?

T717 WAN is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T717 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T717 WAN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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