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R109 NDS

1998 BMW Unknown

Yellow Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,577 mi
Last recorded183,577 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 NDS
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 183,577 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

condensation in headlamps

o/s/f outer brake pad worn to approx. 2mm

screen washers poor

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2023 181,597 miles

condensation in headlamps

indicator bulbs becoming pale

o/s/f outer brake pad worn to approx. 2-3mm

rear tyres cracking in outer shoulders

Fail 20 Dec 2023 181,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

condensation in headlamps

indicator bulbs becoming pale

o/s/f outer brake pad worn to approx. 2-3mm

rear tyres cracking in outer shoulders

Pass 29 Sep 2022 179,456 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear indicators becoming pale

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 29 Sep 2022 179,456 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear indicators becoming pale

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2021 176,389 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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R109 NDS is a 1998 BMW Unknown in Yellow with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 NDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R109 NDS registered?

R109 NDS is a 1998 BMW Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R109 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 NDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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