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R6 TOG

1998 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,370 mi
Last recorded41,370 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 TOG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 41,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,177 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,295 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,641 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 24,426 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 23,077 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 23,077 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,347 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 20,904 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,351 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 18,629 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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R6 TOG is a 1998 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R6 TOG, 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 R6 TOG registered?

R6 TOG is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R6 TOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 TOG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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