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JGN 998Y

1982 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,398 mi
Last recorded50,398 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGN 998Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 May 2022 50,398 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,997 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,604 miles

ADVISE; Wear on front brake discs.

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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JGN 998Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 43,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGN 998Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JGN 998Y?

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What year was JGN 998Y registered?

JGN 998Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 August 1982.

Is JGN 998Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGN 998Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JGN 998Y have outstanding finance?

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