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A701 OTL

1983 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,475 mi
Last recorded19,475 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
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

RegistrationA701 OTL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 18,728 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 18,724 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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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A701 OTL is a 1983 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A701 OTL, 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 A701 OTL?

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What year was A701 OTL registered?

A701 OTL is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A701 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A701 OTL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A701 OTL have outstanding finance?

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