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R143 JGF

1998 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 JGF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,692 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 78,692 miles

Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,336 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,416 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 77,416 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 76,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,602 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,587 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,845 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,500 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,720 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,268 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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R143 JGF is a 1998 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,130cc 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 R143 JGF, 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 R143 JGF registered?

R143 JGF is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R143 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 JGF 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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