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V850 JDD

1999 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,456 mi
Last recorded50,456 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 JDD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 50,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,624 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 48,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,142 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,480 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 34,153 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 31,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,850 miles

rear uv joint has slight free play

Pass 1 May 2009 30,315 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,694 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 21,556 miles

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

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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V850 JDD is a 1999 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V850 JDD, 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 V850 JDD registered?

V850 JDD is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V850 JDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V850 JDD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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