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T931 MAK

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,053 mi
Last recorded48,053 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT931 MAK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 48,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 47,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,199 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 47,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 47,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 46,875 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 46,616 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 46,605 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,389 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 46,262 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,306 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 43,640 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 42,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,805 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 40,805 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,599 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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T931 MAK is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T931 MAK, 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

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What year was T931 MAK registered?

T931 MAK is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T931 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T931 MAK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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