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E912 LYX

1988 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,885 mi
Last recorded24,885 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE912 LYX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 24,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,866 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 24,492 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 May 2018 24,492 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 24,012 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 24,012 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 position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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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E912 LYX is a 1988 BMW R Series in Black with a 998cc 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 E912 LYX, 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 E912 LYX?

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What year was E912 LYX registered?

E912 LYX is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E912 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E912 LYX 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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