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R102 LFL

1998 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,882 mi
Last recorded66,882 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 LFL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,466 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 56,581 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,971 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,260 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,788 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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R102 LFL is a 1998 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R102 LFL, 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

How do I check the history of R102 LFL?

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What year was R102 LFL registered?

R102 LFL is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R102 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 LFL shows 14 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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