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T156 LAN

1999 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,211 mi
Last recorded28,211 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW R Series36,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 28,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,123 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,403 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 26,403 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 25,406 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 24,222 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,303 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 23,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,665 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,718 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 18,718 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 14,776 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 14,667 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 13,545 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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T156 LAN is a 1999 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T156 LAN, 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 T156 LAN registered?

T156 LAN is a 1999 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T156 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T156 LAN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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