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V844 JBH

1999 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,852 mi
Last recorded26,852 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 JBH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 26,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 26,829 miles

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

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

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

many oil leaks from engine , rear drive and gearbox

Fail 11 Sep 2019 26,823 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 26,820 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,345 miles

Oil leak at rear drive unit ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,126 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 24,193 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

noice from engine (rattle)

number plate light inop

only one spot light working

side light inop

smoke from exahust when started

Fail 4 Jun 2014 24,193 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

noice from engine (rattle)

number plate light inop

only one spot light working

rear tyre has a cut in side wall

side light inop

smoke from exahust when started

Pass 16 May 2013 23,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 21,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 20,215 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

rear brake disc has slight movement in bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,061 miles

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

slight movement in rear brake disc

Fail 9 Apr 2010 17,998 miles

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

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

slight movement in rear brake disc

Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,305 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,241 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 11,165 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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V844 JBH is a 1999 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V844 JBH, 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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V844 JBH is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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