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V838 DNL

1999 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,077 mi
Last recorded42,077 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 DNL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 42,077 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 42,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,834 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 41,834 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,656 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,656 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,650 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,246 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 25,675 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,261 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 21,024 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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V838 DNL is a 1999 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V838 DNL, 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 V838 DNL registered?

V838 DNL is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V838 DNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 DNL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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