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Q571BNN

1998 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,747 mi
Last recorded18,747 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ571BNN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 16,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 14,829 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 14,603 miles

n/s rear hub oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,253 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 14,244 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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Q571BNN is a 1998 BMW R Series in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Q571BNN, 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 Q571BNN registered?

Q571BNN is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is Q571BNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q571BNN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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