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S387 SMB

1998 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,275 mi
Last recorded3,275 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R120010,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 SMB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 3,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 3,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 3,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 3,148 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 2,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 2,766 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 2,766 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 2,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 2,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 2,503 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,127 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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S387 SMB is a 1998 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 10,630 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S387 SMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S387 SMB?

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What year was S387 SMB registered?

S387 SMB is a 1998 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S387 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S387 SMB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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