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V830 LGF

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,279 mi
Last recorded80,279 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 LGF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,279 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,095 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 79,270 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 77,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,198 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 75,388 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 74,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Engine undertray insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,521 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 72,060 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 67,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2015 58,232 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,298 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,126 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,375 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 22,698 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,698 miles

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

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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V830 LGF is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V830 LGF, 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 V830 LGF registered?

V830 LGF is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V830 LGF safe to buy?

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