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J285 CUG

1992 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,522 mi
Last recorded53,522 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 CUG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 53,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 52,830 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 52,613 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,867 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 50,675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,190 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

offside front brake disc has slight movement in rivets

Fail 28 Apr 2014 50,190 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

offside front brake disc has slight movement in rivets

Pass 2 May 2013 47,746 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

nearside front brake disc has slight movement

offside front brake disc has slight movement

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,440 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,244 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,248 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,347 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 39,347 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,605 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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J285 CUG is a 1992 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 38,339 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 J285 CUG, 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 34 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J285 CUG registered?

J285 CUG is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is J285 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J285 CUG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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