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J752 NGS

1991 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37 mi
Last recorded37 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW R Series35,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ752 NGS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 37 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 3 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 3 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,975 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,905 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,712 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 57,684 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,671 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 57,204 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,253 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,273 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,500 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,145 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,869 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 47,869 miles

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

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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J752 NGS is a 1991 BMW R Series in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 35,706 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 J752 NGS, 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 35 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J752 NGS is a 1991 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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