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L882 XLL

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,248 mi
Last recorded39,248 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL882 XLL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 38,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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L882 XLL is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 31,482 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 L882 XLL, 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 28 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 L882 XLL?

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What year was L882 XLL registered?

L882 XLL is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is L882 XLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L882 XLL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L882 XLL have outstanding finance?

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