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R103 CMY

1998 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,431 mi
Last recorded28,431 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 CMY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,431 miles

slight play in rear drive

Fail 13 Jun 2009 28,410 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

slight play in rear drive

Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,969 miles

slight play in drive shaft bush. rear pads low, rear tyre on limit

Pass 1 Aug 2005 24,515 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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R103 CMY is a 1998 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R103 CMY, 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 R103 CMY?

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What year was R103 CMY registered?

R103 CMY is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R103 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 CMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R103 CMY have outstanding finance?

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