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J576 MKR

1992 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,040 mi
Last recorded42,040 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ576 MKR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 42,040 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 41,993 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,967 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 41,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,778 miles

front brake sticking slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2015 41,778 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,625 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 41,615 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 40,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,983 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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J576 MKR is a 1992 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J576 MKR, 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 J576 MKR?

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What year was J576 MKR registered?

J576 MKR is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 March 1992.

Is J576 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J576 MKR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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