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T955 CGT

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,375 mi
Last recorded118,375 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT955 CGT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 118,375 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,961 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,756 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 113,756 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,747 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,950 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,046 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 100,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,513 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,879 miles

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

rear para-lever bearing has slight free play

Pass 13 Feb 2010 86,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 83,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 79,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,193 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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T955 CGT is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T955 CGT, 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 T955 CGT registered?

T955 CGT is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T955 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T955 CGT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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