MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
play on rear swinging arm bushes
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
play on rear swinging arm bushes
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Shock absorber insecurely attached front shock (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Wheel spoke slightly corroded rear wheel spoke nipples (5.2.2 (d))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
slight oil leak at gearbox
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
engine has slight oil leak
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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R118 JSC 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 85.7%.
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 R118 JSC, 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 R118 JSC registered?
R118 JSC is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R118 JSC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R118 JSC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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