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V847 JGW

1999 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,779 mi
Last recorded68,779 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV847 JGW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,779 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure R/H/F Indicator lens temporarily secured with cable ties (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded F & R Wheels have several corroded spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 67,998 miles

Offside Front Indicator lens secured with cable ties

Fail 22 Oct 2024 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Indicator lens secured with cable ties

Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,178 miles

Front Front suspension sliding tubes have light misting of oil n/s and o/s

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,225 miles

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

Front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2021 63,157 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,452 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,843 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 59,841 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,543 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 56,543 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick & Very rusted (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,050 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,408 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,110 miles

Minor oil leak on engine/gearbox

Slight bind on front brake

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,847 miles

ABS Light flashing.

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 36,847 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,039 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,400 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 20,114 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 19,642 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,204 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 10,487 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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V847 JGW is a 1999 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V847 JGW, 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

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What year was V847 JGW registered?

V847 JGW is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V847 JGW safe to buy?

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