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6146

1988 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,823 mi
Last recorded33,823 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6146
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,717 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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6146 is a 1988 BMW R Series in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 29,023 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 6146, 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 38 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 6146?

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What year was 6146 registered?

6146 is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is 6146 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6146 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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