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R707 OFX

1998 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 OFX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 78,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 77,661 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,932 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 74,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,721 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,721 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,625 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,625 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,201 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,427 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 49,423 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,705 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,196 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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R707 OFX is a 1998 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R707 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R707 OFX?

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What year was R707 OFX registered?

R707 OFX is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R707 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 OFX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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