CarVerify

Free Car Check

G53 AJO

1990 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,127 mi
Last recorded13,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 BMW R Series34,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 AJO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 13,127 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 12,331 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 11,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 7,891 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 7,891 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 5,543 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 4,215 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 4,215 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 1,536 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 14 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 8 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G53 AJO is a 1990 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 34,079 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 G53 AJO, 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 36 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 G53 AJO?

You can check the full history of G53 AJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G53 AJO registered?

G53 AJO is a 1990 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is G53 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G53 AJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G53 AJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G53 AJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.