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R129 VFJ

1998 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,889 mi
Last recorded49,889 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 VFJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 49,889 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 49,050 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Slight engine oil leak on offside.

Fail 24 Jun 2023 49,050 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jul 2022 47,924 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 43,684 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 43,486 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 43,182 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,769 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 41,225 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,495 miles

rear tyre worn funny

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,189 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,504 miles

O/S/F MIRROR BROKEN

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,431 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 33,431 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,012 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,724 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,247 miles

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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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.

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