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V373 HAR

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,943 mi
Last recorded18,943 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 HAR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 18,943 miles

Abs warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 28 Jun 2024 18,940 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 18,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 13,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 8,193 miles

Abs system indicates a fault

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 8,190 miles

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

Abs system indicates a fault

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 3,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 3,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 3,114 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 3,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 2,620 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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V373 HAR is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V373 HAR, 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

How do I check the history of V373 HAR?

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What year was V373 HAR registered?

V373 HAR is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V373 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V373 HAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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