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S955 OGC

1999 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,735 mi
Last recorded63,735 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 63,735 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 63,735 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,166 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,803 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,130 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,190 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pad deteriated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,164 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,155 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,316 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,396 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,278 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,525 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,963 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,963 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,206 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 42,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,345 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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S955 OGC is a 1999 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S955 OGC, 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 S955 OGC registered?

S955 OGC is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S955 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S955 OGC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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