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V375 DCW

1999 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,956 mi
Last recorded46,956 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV375 DCW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 46,956 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 46,956 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,738 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play rear hub unit slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 45,738 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play rear hub unit slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 45,730 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 43,137 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 43,137 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 40,818 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,736 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,768 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 35,766 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,780 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 32,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,690 miles

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

cut on rear tyre not exposing ply or cord

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 20,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,244 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 17,243 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2005 14,493 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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V375 DCW is a 1999 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 V375 DCW, 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 V375 DCW registered?

V375 DCW is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V375 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V375 DCW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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