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R194 ERW

1998 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,127 mi
Last recorded75,127 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW R120010,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 ERW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,127 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,109 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,109 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,816 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 66,792 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Offside Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,700 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 13,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,498 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 9,694 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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R194 ERW is a 1998 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 10,630 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R194 ERW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R194 ERW registered?

R194 ERW is a 1998 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R194 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 ERW 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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