MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake switch faulty connections (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre pressure low
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre pressure low
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E266 YVR is a 1988 BMW R Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 E266 YVR, 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.
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What year was E266 YVR registered?
E266 YVR is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 April 1988.
Is E266 YVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for E266 YVR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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