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A681 PBP

1983 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,505 mi
Last recorded8,505 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA681 PBP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,505 miles

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

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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A681 PBP is a 1983 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A681 PBP, 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 A681 PBP registered?

A681 PBP is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 September 1983.

Is A681 PBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A681 PBP shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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