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V980 EWF

1999 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 EWF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 6 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 6 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 6 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 6 miles

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 6 miles

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010
Pass 30 May 2009 6 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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V980 EWF is a 1999 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V980 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 V980 EWF?

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What year was V980 EWF registered?

V980 EWF is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V980 EWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V980 EWF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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