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V383 EAE

1999 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,480 mi
Last recorded59,480 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV383 EAE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,814 miles

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

front lower ball joint dust cover split

front tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2016 55,808 miles

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

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

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

front lower ball joint dust cover split

front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,448 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,907 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,496 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 May 2008 34,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,604 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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V383 EAE is a 1999 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V383 EAE, 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 V383 EAE registered?

V383 EAE is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V383 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V383 EAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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