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R101 DVU

1998 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,097 mi
Last recorded24,097 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW R120010,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 DVU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,097 miles

Front brake shows slight fluctuation on brake effort

Front front brake binds slightly

Pass 10 May 2014 24,087 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 24,087 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 23,811 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,321 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 23,315 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,119 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 22,762 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,352 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 20,276 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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R101 DVU is a 1998 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 10,630 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R101 DVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R101 DVU registered?

R101 DVU is a 1998 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R101 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 DVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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