MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,522 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
offside front brake disc has slight movement in rivets
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
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
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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