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A53 KWR

1983 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,160 mi
Last recorded23,160 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 KWR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 23,160 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 23,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 23,140 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,959 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 22,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 22,741 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 22,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 22 May 2019 22,665 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 22,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 22,259 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 22,236 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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A53 KWR is a 1983 BMW R Series in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A53 KWR, 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 A53 KWR?

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What year was A53 KWR registered?

A53 KWR is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A53 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A53 KWR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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