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V977 EWF

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,860 mi
Last recorded34,860 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 EWF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 34,860 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HEADER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 May 2026 34,860 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HEADER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2025 34,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 33,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 32,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,772 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 23,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 21,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,491 miles

No rear mudguards

Pass 25 Jul 2015 21,452 miles

No rear mudguards

Pass 25 Jul 2014 21,288 miles

no rear mudguards

Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,841 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 17,829 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 9,541 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 5,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle was presented with slash cut silencers but were replaced during the test with baffled type slip on units which in my opinion were acceptable for noise regs.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,306 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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V977 EWF is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V977 EWF, 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

How do I check the history of V977 EWF?

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What year was V977 EWF registered?

V977 EWF is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V977 EWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V977 EWF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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