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R696 YWJ

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,969 mi
Last recorded54,969 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 YWJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 54,969 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,765 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 51,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

abs light stays on brakes test ok

Pass 29 May 2021 51,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2021 51,278 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 51,226 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 51,226 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 51,172 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,827 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,021 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,080 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,268 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,268 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,932 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,932 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,760 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,166 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 42,166 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,499 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 34,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,915 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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R696 YWJ is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R696 YWJ, 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 R696 YWJ registered?

R696 YWJ is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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