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S451 TDP

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,513 mi
Last recorded10,513 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 TDP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 10,513 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 10,513 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 10,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 10,090 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 8,897 miles

Front tyre starting to wear low in places.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,173 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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S451 TDP is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,171cc 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 S451 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S451 TDP?

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What year was S451 TDP registered?

S451 TDP is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S451 TDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 TDP 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.

Does S451 TDP have outstanding finance?

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