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S48 ORV

1999 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,500 mi
Last recorded66,500 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 ORV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 66,500 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 66,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 63,368 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 55,327 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 50,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 45,996 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,360 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 43,253 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,865 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,351 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 32,997 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,434 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,977 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 26,376 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,917 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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S48 ORV is a 1999 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S48 ORV, 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 S48 ORV?

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What year was S48 ORV registered?

S48 ORV is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S48 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 ORV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S48 ORV have outstanding finance?

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