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V36 FPO

1999 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,799 mi
Last recorded42,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 FPO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,799 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,544 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 37,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,229 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front discs bobines have slight free play

Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 33,685 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,940 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,296 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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V36 FPO is a 1999 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V36 FPO, 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 V36 FPO registered?

V36 FPO is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V36 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V36 FPO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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