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T747 TGB

1999 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT747 TGB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 127,327 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 124,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 115,622 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 112,012 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 111,998 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 109,073 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 109,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 101,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 89,522 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 81,478 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 73,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,237 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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T747 TGB is a 1999 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc 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 T747 TGB, 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 T747 TGB registered?

T747 TGB is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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