MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,802 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rubber handle bar mounts very soft
Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake does not operate stop lamp (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front fork legs leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front shock absorber has no damping (5.3.2 (b))
Front front valve perised
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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R704 OFX is a 1998 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R704 OFX, 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 R704 OFX registered?
R704 OFX is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 July 1998.
Is R704 OFX safe to buy?
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