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P290 AAA

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,212 mi
Last recorded51,212 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 AAA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 51,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 51,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,965 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,765 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 49,927 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,155 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,378 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

o/s & n/s front disc bobbins worn

Pass 3 Apr 2010 44,560 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

floating front discs worn on bobbins

Fail 1 Apr 2010 44,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

floating front discs worn on bobbins

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,251 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,864 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,283 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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P290 AAA is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P290 AAA, 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.

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P290 AAA is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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