MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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