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V546 DFX

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 DFX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front engine shield mountings broken

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front engine shield mountings broken

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,810 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,839 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,221 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,750 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 36,717 miles

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

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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V546 DFX is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V546 DFX, 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 V546 DFX registered?

V546 DFX is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V546 DFX safe to buy?

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