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R722 AAR

1998 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,615 mi
Last recorded7,615 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 AAR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 7,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 7,393 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 7,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 7,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 6,549 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 6,029 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 5,444 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 4,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 4,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 4,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 3,818 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 3,806 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 3,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 3,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 3,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 2,936 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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R722 AAR is a 1998 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R722 AAR, 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 R722 AAR?

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What year was R722 AAR registered?

R722 AAR is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R722 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 AAR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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