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F503 BNT

1988 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,913 mi
Last recorded22,913 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF503 BNT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 22,913 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 22,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 22,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 21,401 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 19,092 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,383 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,383 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,676 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

swinging arm rusty!

Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,178 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

swinging arm rusty!

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 16,037 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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F503 BNT is a 1988 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F503 BNT, 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 F503 BNT registered?

F503 BNT is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is F503 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F503 BNT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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