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E266 YVR

1988 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,962 mi
Last recorded27,962 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 YVR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 27,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 27,835 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 27,626 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 27,626 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2018 27,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,219 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,886 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 26,886 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 26,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,381 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,381 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 24,870 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,870 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,570 miles

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

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 2 Apr 2009 24,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,529 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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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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