MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,926 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre has slight cracks on side wall
Both front & rear brakes are sticking slightly.
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front brakes sticking slightly
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
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R189 UUX is a 1998 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R189 UUX, 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 R189 UUX registered?
R189 UUX is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 April 1998.
Is R189 UUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R189 UUX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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