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F615 FWE

1989 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,109 mi
Last recorded18,109 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW R Series39,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF615 FWE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 18,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 16,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 16,339 miles

Front Tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 16,339 miles

Stop lamp not working when using rear brake control. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 15,579 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 15,310 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 15,310 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 15,162 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 14,917 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,649 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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F615 FWE is a 1989 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,030 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 F615 FWE, 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 37 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 F615 FWE?

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What year was F615 FWE registered?

F615 FWE is a 1989 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F615 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F615 FWE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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