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F582 CWE

1988 BMW R Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,368 mi
Last recorded70,368 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF582 CWE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 70,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 70,173 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,051 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front tyre side walls slightly cracked

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,873 miles

Rear slight damaged

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front & rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexible to brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded front & rear (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,201 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 68,201 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Switch button broken (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,293 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 67,293 miles

Central Front Upper Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised head bearing loose (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,627 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,184 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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F582 CWE is a 1988 BMW R Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F582 CWE, 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 F582 CWE registered?

F582 CWE is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F582 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F582 CWE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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