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R653 YUY

1998 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

22,805 mi
Last recorded22,805 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 YUY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 22,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 21,871 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 21,395 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 20,253 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 18,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 16,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 16,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 16,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 15,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,523 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 15,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 15,429 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2011 14,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,300 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,005 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,618 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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R653 YUY is a 1998 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R653 YUY registered?

R653 YUY is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R653 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 YUY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R653 YUY have outstanding finance?

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