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R773 CHW

1998 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,470 mi
Last recorded12,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 CHW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 12,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 12,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 12,363 miles

Rear tyre o/s sidewall superficual cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2022 11,830 miles

Front suspension operation is slightly stiff.

Fail 9 Jun 2022 11,798 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No movement in front suspension, Suspension excessively stiff. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished around complete side wall on off side of front tyre due to age of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure Loose on mounting. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 11,293 miles

Oil leaking from rear drive shaft lower housing on to rear wheel, tyre and brake disc.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 11,293 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated Due to leaking oil from rear drive shaft housing. (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking from rear drive shaft lower housing on to rear wheel, tyre and brake disc.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 11,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 10,513 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 10,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 9,689 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 9,689 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Feb 2015 8,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 8,573 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 8,359 miles

Appears to be alot of play in final drive assembly.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,044 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 7,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,164 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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R773 CHW is a 1998 BMW R Series in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R773 CHW, 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 R773 CHW registered?

R773 CHW is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R773 CHW safe to buy?

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