CarVerify

Free Car Check

R160 BUJ

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,402 mi
Last recorded52,402 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 BUJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 52,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 48,121 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,456 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 45,568 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 45,479 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,354 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 37,511 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R160 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 90%.

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 R160 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

How do I check the history of R160 BUJ?

You can check the full history of R160 BUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R160 BUJ registered?

R160 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R160 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 BUJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R160 BUJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R160 BUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.