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E783 BNK

1988 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE783 BNK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 90,955 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 90,645 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 90,638 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 90,566 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,558 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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E783 BNK is a 1988 BMW R Series in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E783 BNK, 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

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What year was E783 BNK registered?

E783 BNK is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E783 BNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E783 BNK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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