1998 BMW R Series 1.1L Petrol · S272 JCU
1998 BMW R Series (1.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 68,183 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S272 JCU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
- 68,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S272 JCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW R Series (S272 JCU) between May 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))”; “Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
S272 JCU Mileage History
- 03/05/200624,132 mi
- 21/09/200726,199 mi+2,067 mi
- 18/09/200829,089 mi+2,890 mi
- 14/09/200930,219 mi+1,130 mi
- 28/09/201031,150 mi+931 mi
- 23/08/201131,595 mi+445 mi
- 25/08/201234,191 mi+2,596 mi
- 25/08/201234,191 mi
- 15/08/201336,545 mi+2,354 mi
- 02/08/201439,137 mi+2,592 mi
- 02/08/201439,137 mi
- 15/08/201540,681 mi+1,544 mi
- 17/08/201641,194 mi+513 mi
- 17/08/201742,481 mi+1,287 mi
- 21/08/201844,583 mi+2,102 mi
- 18/08/201946,713 mi+2,130 mi
- 05/09/202051,988 mi+5,275 mi
- 11/10/202160,893 mi+8,905 mi
- 06/10/202262,682 mi+1,789 mi
- 10/10/202262,770 mi+88 mi
- 01/02/202464,728 mi+1,958 mi
- 05/02/202464,736 mi+8 mi
- 27/01/202568,183 mi+3,447 mi
Average of roughly 2,351 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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