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Q461RFB

1998 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,450 mi
Last recorded53,450 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ461RFB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,450 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 53,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 52,785 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 52,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,051 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,018 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,414 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,702 miles

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,196 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,507 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 37,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 May 2011 37,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,870 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,063 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 29,968 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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Q461RFB is a 1998 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q461RFB, 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 Q461RFB registered?

Q461RFB is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is Q461RFB safe to buy?

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