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T938 PBL

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,184 mi
Last recorded72,184 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT938 PBL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 72,174 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 69,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,186 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 61,726 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 59,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,316 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,017 miles

slight rear brake bind

Pass 17 May 2018 52,989 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,592 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 52,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,723 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,202 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,111 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,033 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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T938 PBL is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T938 PBL, 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 T938 PBL registered?

T938 PBL is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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