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T743 KEW

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,549 mi
Last recorded22,549 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 KEW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,549 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,511 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 22,294 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 22,229 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,509 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 KEW is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T743 KEW, 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

How do I check the history of T743 KEW?

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What year was T743 KEW registered?

T743 KEW is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T743 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T743 KEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T743 KEW have outstanding finance?

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