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AEM 380X

1981 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEM 380X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 53,593 miles

front tyre cracking

Fail 4 May 2016 53,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,328 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 53,244 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,827 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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AEM 380X is a 1981 BMW R Series in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 43,710 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 AEM 380X, 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 45 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 AEM 380X?

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What year was AEM 380X registered?

AEM 380X is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 August 1981.

Is AEM 380X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEM 380X shows 6 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.

Does AEM 380X have outstanding finance?

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