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R139 WRM

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,182 mi
Last recorded90,182 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 WRM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 87,346 miles

Offside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 85,471 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 85,471 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil low

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 81,449 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,022 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 80,022 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,471 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 76,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 73,425 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,237 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,071 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,958 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,914 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 62,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 61,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 57,798 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))

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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R139 WRM 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 R139 WRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R139 WRM registered?

R139 WRM is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R139 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 WRM 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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