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T821 GJB

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,747 mi
Last recorded89,747 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT821 GJB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 89,747 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 89,742 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 87,107 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 82,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,378 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 68,718 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,343 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,781 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,701 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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T821 GJB is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T821 GJB, 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 T821 GJB?

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What year was T821 GJB registered?

T821 GJB is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T821 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T821 GJB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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