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R391 NUD

1998 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,161 mi
Last recorded18,161 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW R120010,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 NUD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,161 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 8,897 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 8,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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R391 NUD is a 1998 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R391 NUD, 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 R391 NUD registered?

R391 NUD is a 1998 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R391 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 NUD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R391 NUD have outstanding finance?

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