MOT Status
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52,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Axillary, shock, absorber, slight missing of oil
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R653 ENY is a 1998 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 R653 ENY, 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 R653 ENY registered?
R653 ENY is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 February 1998.
Is R653 ENY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R653 ENY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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