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R355 LGP

1998 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,949 mi
Last recorded25,949 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW R120010,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 LGP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,874 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,991 miles

abs light flashing indicating possible fault in system

some play in rear brake disc bobbins

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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R355 LGP is a 1998 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R355 LGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R355 LGP registered?

R355 LGP is a 1998 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R355 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 LGP shows 3 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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