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E362 AKW

1988 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE362 AKW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 2 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 2 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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E362 AKW is a 1988 BMW R Series in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E362 AKW, 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 E362 AKW?

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What year was E362 AKW registered?

E362 AKW is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E362 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E362 AKW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E362 AKW have outstanding finance?

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