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R154 RRD

1998 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,675 mi
Last recorded32,675 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 RRD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 32,675 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 32,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,820 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 29,384 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 28,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,000 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 26,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

number plate light does not iluminate

Fail 3 Aug 2015 26,959 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,959 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,516 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 26,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,309 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 21,309 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,368 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 16,356 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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R154 RRD is a 1998 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R154 RRD, 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 R154 RRD registered?

R154 RRD is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R154 RRD safe to buy?

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