CarVerify

Free Car Check

H652 JFC

1991 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,531 mi
Last recorded27,531 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW R Series35,706 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

RegistrationH652 JFC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
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

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 27,531 miles

Battery held in place with bungee strap.

Front Cracking in tyre tread. No cords visible.

Tail unit split. do not use passenger grab bars.

Fail 22 Apr 2026 27,531 miles

Battery held in place with bungee strap.

Front Cracking in tyre tread. No cords visible.

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected rod adjusted. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tail unit split. do not use passenger grab bars.

Fail 26 Sep 2022 27,513 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 27,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 27,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 27,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 27,385 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 27,385 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,120 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 27,120 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables tank bag straps wrapped around fork legs (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,991 miles

Centre Oil leak small leak from gearbox/driveshaft area. ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre at 2mm-3mm. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,587 miles

Clutch lever graunchy to operate

Pass 19 May 2014 26,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,007 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
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

H652 JFC is a 1991 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 35,706 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 H652 JFC, 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 35 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 H652 JFC?

You can check the full history of H652 JFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H652 JFC registered?

H652 JFC is a 1991 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 March 1991.

Is H652 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H652 JFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H652 JFC 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 H652 JFC. 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.