MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Slight engine oil leak on offside.
Footrest insecure Locking device fitted. (6.2.12 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Slight engine oil leak on offside.
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre worn funny
O/S/F MIRROR BROKEN
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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R129 VFJ is a 1998 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 R129 VFJ, 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 R129 VFJ registered?
R129 VFJ is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 March 1998.
Is R129 VFJ safe to buy?
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