MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate all position lamps with a single operation Front position lamp permanently on (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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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V865 JEG is a 1999 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 V865 JEG, 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 V865 JEG registered?
V865 JEG is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 September 1999.
Is V865 JEG safe to buy?
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