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J878 RLJ

1992 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,681 mi
Last recorded17,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ878 RLJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 17,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 17,676 miles

Rear Tyre Sidewall Perishing

Fail 17 May 2024 17,673 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre Sidewall Perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2016 17,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 17,096 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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J878 RLJ is a 1992 BMW R Series in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J878 RLJ, 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 J878 RLJ?

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What year was J878 RLJ registered?

J878 RLJ is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J878 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J878 RLJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J878 RLJ have outstanding finance?

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