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T720 WAN

1999 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,106 mi
Last recorded56,106 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT720 WAN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,168 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 50,466 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,466 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,249 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,222 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,753 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,175 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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T720 WAN is a 1999 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T720 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 T720 WAN registered?

T720 WAN is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T720 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T720 WAN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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