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AJF 600Y

1983 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,664 mi
Last recorded49,664 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 600Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 49,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 49,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 49,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 48,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,959 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,000 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 41,000 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,870 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,822 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,864 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 25,864 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,832 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,596 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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AJF 600Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AJF 600Y, 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 AJF 600Y?

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What year was AJF 600Y registered?

AJF 600Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is AJF 600Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJF 600Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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