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T91 ERA

1999 BMW R Series

Bronze Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,436 mi
Last recorded18,436 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT91 ERA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2020 18,436 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 18,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 17,767 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Ball Joint Rubber Boot (2.3.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 17,292 miles

Front Lower ball joint cover split

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

Pass 30 May 2015 16,653 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 16,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 15,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 14,259 miles

rear tyre wearing low (2mm)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 13,411 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 13,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2009 12,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 10,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,546 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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T91 ERA is a 1999 BMW R Series in Bronze with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T91 ERA, 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 T91 ERA registered?

T91 ERA is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 May 1999.

Is T91 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T91 ERA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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