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A580 KLX

1984 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,078 mi
Last recorded69,078 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA580 KLX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,078 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,736 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,129 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,720 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 63,720 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 62,899 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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A580 KLX is a 1984 BMW R Series in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A580 KLX, 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 A580 KLX?

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What year was A580 KLX registered?

A580 KLX is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A580 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A580 KLX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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