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E921 NOW

1988 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,181 mi
Last recorded95,181 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE921 NOW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 95,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2024 94,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 94,676 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,620 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 94,602 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,591 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,586 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 94,586 miles

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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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E921 NOW is a 1988 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E921 NOW, 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 E921 NOW?

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What year was E921 NOW registered?

E921 NOW is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E921 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E921 NOW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E921 NOW have outstanding finance?

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