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T760 FOW

1999 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,841 mi
Last recorded47,841 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT760 FOW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 47,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 47,841 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,476 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 46,473 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,875 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 43,454 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,209 miles

Fuel cap seal has slightly perished

Fail 13 Jun 2014 39,525 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 33,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,405 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,227 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 26,048 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,661 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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T760 FOW is a 1999 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T760 FOW, 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 T760 FOW registered?

T760 FOW is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T760 FOW safe to buy?

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