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R155 BUJ

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,820 mi
Last recorded49,820 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 BUJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,820 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,536 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,536 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,726 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,133 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 May 2008 38,064 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,914 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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R155 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R155 BUJ, 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 R155 BUJ registered?

R155 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R155 BUJ safe to buy?

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