MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
steering lower ball joint cover split
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
bottom ball joint cover split
general accident damage
slight play in paralever bearing
Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
bottom ball joint cover split
general accident damage
slight play in paralever bearing
split pins missing from near side footrests
both panniers insecure
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V836 JCV is a 1999 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V836 JCV, 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 V836 JCV registered?
V836 JCV is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 September 1999.
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