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V169 JSK

1999 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,780 mi
Last recorded77,780 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 JSK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 77,780 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.0mm in the middle of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,236 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 73,235 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear outer (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,222 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 68,119 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,711 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 63,711 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

bind on rear brake

Pass 13 May 2021 56,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 53,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,877 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,903 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,754 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2014 40,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,652 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 38,652 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 34,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,411 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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V169 JSK is a 1999 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V169 JSK, 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 V169 JSK registered?

V169 JSK is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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