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J203 ORU

1991 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,715 mi
Last recorded16,715 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW R Series35,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ203 ORU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 16,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 14,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 14,078 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 14,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,441 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,350 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,490 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 7,267 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 7,156 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 246 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 246 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 52,260 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,534 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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J203 ORU is a 1991 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J203 ORU, 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 J203 ORU?

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What year was J203 ORU registered?

J203 ORU is a 1991 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 September 1991.

Is J203 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J203 ORU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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