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R772 JPB

1998 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,366 mi
Last recorded32,366 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 JPB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 32,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 26,852 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 26,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 24,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 23,781 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 23,761 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 21,230 miles

abs light illuminated

Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,882 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,955 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 12,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,406 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 43,916 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,916 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,205 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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R772 JPB is a 1998 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R772 JPB, 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 R772 JPB registered?

R772 JPB is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R772 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R772 JPB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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