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R108 DVU

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 DVU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 97,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,762 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 96,762 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,907 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2022 93,973 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 93,973 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,899 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,785 miles

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

general corrosion to motorcycle and wheels.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 90,782 miles

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.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 87,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 87,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,625 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 83,623 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 80,782 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 692,821 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,030 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,173 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,337 miles

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.

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 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.

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