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R763 FNH

1998 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,522 mi
Last recorded17,522 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 FNH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 17,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,400 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 17,399 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,377 miles

front brake binding slightly.

front pads getting low.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 16,138 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 16,124 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2008 13,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,112 miles

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

slightly spongy front brake

Pass 10 Aug 2006 10,614 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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R763 FNH is a 1998 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R763 FNH, 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 R763 FNH registered?

R763 FNH is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R763 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 FNH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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