MOT Status
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81,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Must Be Central (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Must Be Central (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Wheel bearing has slight play Rear hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal slightly cracking
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low was too low, now adjusted correctly (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose disc bolt slack - now tight (3.2.A1g)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X106 BCS is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2001 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,490 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 X106 BCS, 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 25 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was X106 BCS registered?
X106 BCS is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 February 2001.
Is X106 BCS safe to buy?
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