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F636 PUC

1989 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,997 mi
Last recorded68,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW R Series39,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF636 PUC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 67,681 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 66,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

cover over side car head light

Fail 5 Jul 2023 66,891 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play SIDE CAR WHEEL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm SIDE CAR WHEEL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

COVER OVER SIDE CAR HEAD LIGHT AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel damaged but not to excess SIDE CAR WHEEL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 66,233 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working FRONT SIDE CAR SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,091 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit side car wheel (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit side car wheel (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,515 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Sidecar (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 61,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Sidecar (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,785 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Sidecar shock absorber has a light misting (5.2.4)

Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Sidecar wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 573,228 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 573,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,123 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake has just sufficient reserve travel

tow bar welding suspect

Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake has just sufficient reserve travel

tow bar welding suspect

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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F636 PUC is a 1989 BMW R Series in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F636 PUC, 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

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What year was F636 PUC registered?

F636 PUC is a 1989 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F636 PUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F636 PUC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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