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A619 VAX

1983 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,754 mi
Last recorded5,754 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA619 VAX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 5,754 miles

rear tire perished.

Fail 2 Sep 2021 5,754 miles

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

rear tire perished.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,337 miles

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

Swinging arm bearings have slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2017 5,323 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 4,968 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 4,945 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 4,534 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 4,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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A619 VAX is a 1983 BMW R Series in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A619 VAX, 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 A619 VAX?

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What year was A619 VAX registered?

A619 VAX is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A619 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A619 VAX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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