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R108 CMY

1998 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,683 mi
Last recorded25,683 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 CMY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,415 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 25,415 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 19 May 2014 25,112 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,446 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,432 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 22,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,717 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 18,697 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,312 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R108 CMY is a 1998 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R108 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.

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What year was R108 CMY registered?

R108 CMY is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R108 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 CMY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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