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R12 OOK

1999 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,112 mi
Last recorded16,112 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 OOK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 16,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 16,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 15,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,513 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 15,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,738 miles

front stansion seal caps starting to corrode

front stansions slightly pitted

very slight corrosion to engine alloy

Fail 4 Mar 2015 14,738 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

front stansion seal caps starting to corrode

front stansions slightly pitted

very slight corrosion to engine alloy

Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,328 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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R12 OOK is a 1999 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R12 OOK, 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 R12 OOK registered?

R12 OOK is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R12 OOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 OOK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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