MOT Status
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63,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear tyre is going out of shape
Brake performance unable to be tested rear part of linked braking system is leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm pivot bushes worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose leaking leaking and bulging at caliper end (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not operating from rear control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear tyre is going out of shape
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp not working foot brake lever. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released lever. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre getting low on 2mm.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R727 XAW is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R727 XAW, 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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R727 XAW is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R727 XAW safe to buy?
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