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RFC 109W

1989 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,669 mi
Last recorded51,669 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW R Series39,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 109W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,669 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 51,669 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,668 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Slight binding on front brake

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,668 miles

Slight binding on front brake

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,667 miles

Slight binding on front brake.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,664 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,343 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 51,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,610 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,696 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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RFC 109W is a 1989 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFC 109W, 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 RFC 109W?

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What year was RFC 109W registered?

RFC 109W is a 1989 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is RFC 109W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 109W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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