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R75 HUS

1998 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,379 mi
Last recorded5,379 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 HUS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 5,379 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 5,379 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 5,378 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 5,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 5,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 5,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 4,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 3,622 miles

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

front and rear tyres have cracks on side walls

Fail 11 Apr 2009 3,622 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

front and rear tyres have cracks on side walls

Pass 5 Jul 2007 3,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,969 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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R75 HUS is a 1998 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R75 HUS, 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 R75 HUS registered?

R75 HUS is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R75 HUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 HUS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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