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R12 OKW

1998 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,005 mi
Last recorded21,005 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 OKW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 21,005 miles

Rear tyre slight perishing in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2024 20,984 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 20,982 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 20,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 20,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 20,766 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,671 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2013 20,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,527 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,062 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 18,062 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 17,975 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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R12 OKW is a 1998 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R12 OKW, 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 R12 OKW registered?

R12 OKW is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R12 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 OKW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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