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T743 CGX

1999 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,854 mi
Last recorded84,854 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 CGX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 84,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 83,740 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 83,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,846 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,846 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust slightly noisy

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 41,861 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,335 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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T743 CGX is a 1999 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T743 CGX, 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 T743 CGX registered?

T743 CGX is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T743 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T743 CGX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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