MOT Status
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17,116 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake component inadequately mounted brake pin clip missing (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Nail in tyre
front tyre old and showing age related cracks
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
front tyre old and showing age related cracks
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
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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R659 MJB 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 86.4%.
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 R659 MJB, 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 R659 MJB registered?
R659 MJB is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R659 MJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R659 MJB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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