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F863 FPW

2018 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,528 mi
Last recorded22,528 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R Series11,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF863 FPW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 22,528 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 21,691 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 21,655 miles

Central Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 20,081 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 18,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 18,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 18,145 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 17,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 16,907 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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F863 FPW is a 2018 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2018 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 99.6% with a typical mileage of 11,175 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 F863 FPW, 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 8 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F863 FPW?

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What year was F863 FPW registered?

F863 FPW is a 2018 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 December 2018.

Is F863 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F863 FPW 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.

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