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UKE 127R

1988 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,227 mi
Last recorded36,227 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW R Series29,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 127R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,227 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,207 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,084 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,778 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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UKE 127R is a 1988 BMW R Series in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 29,023 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 UKE 127R, 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 38 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UKE 127R?

You can check the full history of UKE 127R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UKE 127R registered?

UKE 127R is a 1988 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is UKE 127R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKE 127R shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UKE 127R have outstanding finance?

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