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J285 OAD

1992 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,330 mi
Last recorded24,330 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 OAD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,272 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 24,206 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,206 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,156 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 24,123 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 13,786 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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J285 OAD is a 1992 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J285 OAD?

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What year was J285 OAD registered?

J285 OAD is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J285 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J285 OAD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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