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S442 TDP

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,584 mi
Last recorded48,584 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 TDP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 48,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 47,473 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 47,467 miles

Stop lamp not working foot pedal switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,895 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 45,890 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.47mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.29mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,112 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,042 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 27,095 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,475 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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S442 TDP is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S442 TDP, 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 S442 TDP registered?

S442 TDP is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S442 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S442 TDP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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