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A613 OFJ

1984 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,308 mi
Last recorded95,308 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA613 OFJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 95,308 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 May 2009 95,305 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 90,006 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 90,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 84,360 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 84,360 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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A613 OFJ is a 1984 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A613 OFJ, 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 A613 OFJ registered?

A613 OFJ is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A613 OFJ safe to buy?

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