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A335 OUA

1984 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,573 mi
Last recorded78,573 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA335 OUA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2009 78,573 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,388 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 77,769 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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A335 OUA is a 1984 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A335 OUA, 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

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What year was A335 OUA registered?

A335 OUA is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A335 OUA safe to buy?

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