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P12 OOC

1998 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,205 mi
Last recorded13,205 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 OOC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 13,205 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 13,044 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 12,956 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 12,956 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 11,596 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 11,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 10,637 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bobbins worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 8,780 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 8,780 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters plate to small (6.3.4h)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 7,479 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 7,479 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,212 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,789 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 6,730 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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P12 OOC is a 1998 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P12 OOC, 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 P12 OOC?

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What year was P12 OOC registered?

P12 OOC is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P12 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 OOC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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