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R646 AVG

1998 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,850 mi
Last recorded36,850 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 AVG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 36,850 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 36,837 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 36,724 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 36,723 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,632 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 35,499 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,600 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 34,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,535 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 33,241 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,668 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,231 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,115 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 9,557 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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R646 AVG is a 1998 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R646 AVG, 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 R646 AVG registered?

R646 AVG is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R646 AVG safe to buy?

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