MOT Status
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96,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc insecure Disc bobbins have fractured clips (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Floating brake disc has fractured floating disc bobbin clips
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Slight oil leak from final drive paralever arm boot.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
slight bind on front brake
Oil leak
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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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R743 FGX is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 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 R743 FGX, 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 R743 FGX registered?
R743 FGX is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 May 1998.
Is R743 FGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R743 FGX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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