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G980 NKE

1989 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,388 mi
Last recorded82,388 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW R Series39,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 NKE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 82,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,570 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2007 64,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 54,926 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 54,699 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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G980 NKE is a 1989 BMW R Series in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G980 NKE, 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

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What year was G980 NKE registered?

G980 NKE is a 1989 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G980 NKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G980 NKE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G980 NKE have outstanding finance?

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