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A612 MBV

1983 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,533 mi
Last recorded86,533 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA612 MBV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,533 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 86,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2016 85,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 85,931 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 85,931 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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A612 MBV is a 1983 BMW R Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A612 MBV, 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

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What year was A612 MBV registered?

A612 MBV is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A612 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A612 MBV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A612 MBV have outstanding finance?

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