MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
slight oil leak on engine
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight oil leak on engine
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
engine oil leak
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to motorcycle and wheels.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to motorcycle and wheels.
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on main beam (1.1.3a)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component telelever ball joint (2.3.4) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R108 DVU is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 DVU, 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 DVU registered?
R108 DVU is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R108 DVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R108 DVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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