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A311 RNW

1984 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,473 mi
Last recorded70,473 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA311 RNW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 May 2015 70,473 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2015 70,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,457 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,723 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,625 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2009 65,974 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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A311 RNW is a 1984 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 36,277 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 A311 RNW, 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 42 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 A311 RNW?

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What year was A311 RNW registered?

A311 RNW is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 April 1984.

Is A311 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A311 RNW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A311 RNW have outstanding finance?

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