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R103 OEE

1998 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,234 mi
Last recorded85,234 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 OEE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 85,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,426 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 79,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight perished + cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

abs light stays on

rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

Fail 10 Nov 2022 79,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight perished + cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

abs light stays on

rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

Fail 1 Jul 2022 78,989 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort over 33% (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,551 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 71,441 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,516 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 60,516 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 56,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,196 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 44,890 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,919 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 OEE is a 1998 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OEE, 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.

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What year was R103 OEE registered?

R103 OEE is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R103 OEE safe to buy?

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