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N801 NNW

1998 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,863 mi
Last recorded40,863 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN801 NNW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,863 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,445 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 40,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,906 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 38,584 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,210 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 37,912 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Oct 2017 34,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,736 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,676 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 30,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,057 miles

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

battey low voltage

Fail 18 Nov 2013 24,057 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

battey low voltage

Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,229 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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N801 NNW is a 1998 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N801 NNW, 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

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What year was N801 NNW registered?

N801 NNW is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is N801 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N801 NNW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N801 NNW have outstanding finance?

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