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F897 CDB

1988 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,675 mi
Last recorded10,675 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 CDB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,675 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 10,436 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,767 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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F897 CDB is a 1988 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F897 CDB, 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 F897 CDB?

You can check the full history of F897 CDB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F897 CDB registered?

F897 CDB is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F897 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F897 CDB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F897 CDB have outstanding finance?

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