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A977 FPC

1984 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,887 mi
Last recorded3,887 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA977 FPC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 3,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 3,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 3,516 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 3,118 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 3,118 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2011 2,619 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

petrol cap lock damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2011 2,610 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

petrol cap lock damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2010 2,204 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 2,200 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2008 2,095 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 2,033 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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A977 FPC is a 1984 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A977 FPC, 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.

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What year was A977 FPC registered?

A977 FPC is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 January 1984.

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