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ANB 868Y

1982 BMW R Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,375 mi
Last recorded67,375 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANB 868Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 67,375 miles

headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 66,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 66,958 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,484 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 66,468 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 64,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,769 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 63,769 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,453 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,356 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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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ANB 868Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 43,422 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 ANB 868Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANB 868Y registered?

ANB 868Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 October 1982.

Is ANB 868Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANB 868Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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