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V399 CNV

1999 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,443 mi
Last recorded55,443 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 CNV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 55,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 55,431 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2026 55,304 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 May 2024 54,396 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 54,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,744 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 47,744 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,573 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 43,573 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,935 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,684 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,206 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,577 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,284 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 7,415 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 7,415 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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V399 CNV is a 1999 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V399 CNV, 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 V399 CNV registered?

V399 CNV is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V399 CNV safe to buy?

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