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R165 BUJ

1998 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,317 mi
Last recorded29,317 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 BUJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2025 29,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,875 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 28,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,451 miles

top box and panniers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 25,682 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Throttle is slightly stiff

Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,459 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 11,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 4,518 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 328 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2007 7,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 6,773 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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R165 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R165 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 R165 BUJ registered?

R165 BUJ is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R165 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 BUJ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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