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J882 ERR

1992 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,891 mi
Last recorded30,891 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ882 ERR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,891 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,687 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,671 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,625 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,555 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,451 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 26,413 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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J882 ERR is a 1992 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J882 ERR, 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

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What year was J882 ERR registered?

J882 ERR is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 June 1992.

Is J882 ERR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J882 ERR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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