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A940 GPL

1984 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,499 mi
Last recorded45,499 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 GPL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 45,499 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 45,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,265 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 44,672 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 44,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,159 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 44,157 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 43,438 miles

severe oil leak from off side cylinder head area.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 43,429 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,005 miles

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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A940 GPL is a 1984 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A940 GPL, 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

How do I check the history of A940 GPL?

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What year was A940 GPL registered?

A940 GPL is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 May 1984.

Is A940 GPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A940 GPL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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