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V693 EGM

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,095 mi
Last recorded65,095 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 EGM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 65,095 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,065 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 49,377 miles

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Pass 7 Nov 2009 49,377 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 40,666 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,665 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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V693 EGM is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V693 EGM, 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 V693 EGM?

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What year was V693 EGM registered?

V693 EGM is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V693 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V693 EGM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V693 EGM have outstanding finance?

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