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V586 WUB

1999 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,325 mi
Last recorded71,325 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 WUB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,826 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 64,765 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,531 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 58,531 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,278 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 52,206 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) 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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V586 WUB is a 1999 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V586 WUB, 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 V586 WUB?

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What year was V586 WUB registered?

V586 WUB is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V586 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V586 WUB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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