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A243 YWA

1983 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,076 mi
Last recorded45,076 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA243 YWA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,076 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,175 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,315 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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A243 YWA is a 1983 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A243 YWA, 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 43 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A243 YWA?

You can check the full history of A243 YWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A243 YWA registered?

A243 YWA is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A243 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A243 YWA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A243 YWA have outstanding finance?

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