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E428 GMY

1998 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,178 mi
Last recorded1,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 GMY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 1,178 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 1,178 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 1,178 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 1,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 95,406 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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E428 GMY is a 1998 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 31,482 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 E428 GMY, 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 28 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E428 GMY registered?

E428 GMY is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is E428 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E428 GMY shows 5 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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