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S214 JFP

1999 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,807 mi
Last recorded57,807 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 JFP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 57,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,562 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 57,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 57,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,171 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 57,171 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 56,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 55,158 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 55,135 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2014 54,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 54,074 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012

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

Pass 5 May 2011 52,856 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,207 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 35,590 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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S214 JFP 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 86.4%.

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 S214 JFP, 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 S214 JFP registered?

S214 JFP is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S214 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S214 JFP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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