1998 BMW R Series 1.1L Petrol · R208 FNM
1998 BMW R Series (1.1L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 72,059 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R208 FNM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 72,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R208 FNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW R Series (R208 FNM) between August 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)”.
R208 FNM Mileage History
- 09/08/200656,755 mi
- 23/08/200758,393 mi+1,638 mi
- 24/02/200958,538 mi+145 mi
- 05/03/200958,544 mi+6 mi
- 11/03/201059,342 mi+798 mi
- 23/03/201059,397 mi+55 mi
- 24/03/201166,610 mi+7,213 mi
- 26/03/201166,642 mi+32 mi
- 22/03/201267,249 mi+607 mi
- 22/03/201368,968 mi+1,719 mi
- 25/04/201469,261 mi+293 mi
- 06/10/201569,607 mi+346 mi
- 04/04/201771,339 mi+1,732 mi
- 17/05/201871,352 mi+13 mi
- 18/07/201971,621 mi+269 mi
- 25/05/202271,873 mi+252 mi
- 14/05/202572,059 mi+186 mi
Average of roughly 816 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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