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R770 MTV

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,514 mi
Last recorded66,514 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 MTV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,748 miles

Front suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,848 miles

front discs with slight play in floating rivits

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,772 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 May 2008
Fail 20 May 2008 47,935 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 May 2007 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 39,364 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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R770 MTV is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R770 MTV, 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

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What year was R770 MTV registered?

R770 MTV is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R770 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 MTV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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