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R652 YUY

1998 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,802 mi
Last recorded67,802 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 YUY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 67,802 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess spokes in wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 67,784 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 66,836 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 66,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 61,577 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 61,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,434 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,791 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,035 miles

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,553 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,174 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,521 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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R652 YUY is a 1998 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R652 YUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R652 YUY registered?

R652 YUY is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R652 YUY safe to buy?

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