1998 BMW R Series 1.2L Petrol · R784 CHW
1998 BMW R Series (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08/05/1998. Recorded mileage 12,856 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1171cc
R784 CHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 12,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R784 CHW Mileage History
- 23/05/202210,142 mi
- 23/06/202210,165 mi+23 mi
- 09/08/202311,141 mi+976 mi
- 22/10/202411,684 mi+543 mi
- 31/10/202512,856 mi+1,172 mi
Average of roughly 789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R784 CHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW R Series (R784 CHW) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))”.
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