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G269 MUX

1989 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

1,364 mi
Last recorded1,364 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW R Series39,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG269 MUX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 1,364 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 537 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 9 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 52,059 miles

No tell tale for indicators No tell tale for main beam

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,706 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 3,690 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 27,061 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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G269 MUX is a 1989 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,030 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 G269 MUX, 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 37 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 G269 MUX?

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What year was G269 MUX registered?

G269 MUX is a 1989 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G269 MUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G269 MUX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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