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E951 HEV

1988 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE951 HEV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024
Pass 1 Aug 2023
Pass 3 May 2022
Pass 19 Feb 2021 677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019
Pass 5 May 2018 12,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 12,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 11,806 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 11,780 miles

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

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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E951 HEV is a 1988 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E951 HEV, 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 E951 HEV?

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What year was E951 HEV registered?

E951 HEV is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E951 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E951 HEV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E951 HEV have outstanding finance?

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