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R679 VOR

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,348 mi
Last recorded34,348 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 VOR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2024 34,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 33,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 30,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 30,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,547 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,045 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,862 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,704 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,092 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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R679 VOR is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R679 VOR, 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 R679 VOR registered?

R679 VOR is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R679 VOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R679 VOR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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