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R67 NRC

1998 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,813 mi
Last recorded91,813 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 NRC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 91,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 86,829 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Centre stand does not retract properly

Fail 8 Jul 2021 86,794 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Instruments are insecure

Centre stand does not retract properly

Pass 7 Jul 2020 84,401 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 84,352 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp not working when front brake is applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when rear brakes is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,483 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

n/s/r footrest siezed

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 67,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,546 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,526 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

throttle housing fitted incorrectly

Fail 16 Dec 2010 63,518 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front brake binding slightly not enough to show on test

Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,046 miles

Centre Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 58,046 miles

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Lower Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,823 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,606 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,788 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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R67 NRC is a 1998 BMW R Series in White with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R67 NRC, 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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R67 NRC is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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