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J487 TTF

1992 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

6,635 mi
Last recorded6,635 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 TTF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 6,635 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 6,626 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 5,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 2,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 97,651 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 91,262 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 91,262 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 83,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 77,177 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 77,170 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,338 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

screen hard to see through slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,209 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 68,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,306 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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J487 TTF is a 1992 BMW R Series in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J487 TTF, 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 J487 TTF registered?

J487 TTF is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J487 TTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J487 TTF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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