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R642 KAD

1998 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,125 mi
Last recorded15,125 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 KAD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 15,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 13,828 miles

tape on headlamp lens

Fail 28 Jul 2022 13,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

tape on headlamp lens

Pass 30 Jul 2021 9,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 8,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 7,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 5,761 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 5,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 2,774 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 2,774 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2011 2,749 miles

front tyre walls starting to split

Fail 24 Jun 2010 2,701 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 2,302 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 822 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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R642 KAD is a 1998 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R642 KAD, 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 R642 KAD registered?

R642 KAD is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R642 KAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 KAD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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