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J641 JHW

1992 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,410 mi
Last recorded59,410 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ641 JHW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 59,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 56,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 51,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 46,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,129 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 45,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,766 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,663 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 42,663 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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J641 JHW is a 1992 BMW R Series in Purple 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 J641 JHW, 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 J641 JHW?

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What year was J641 JHW registered?

J641 JHW is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 June 1992.

Is J641 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J641 JHW 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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