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AWW 972X

1982 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,827 mi
Last recorded32,827 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWW 972X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2022 32,827 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 32,780 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 32,550 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,072 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,571 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,750 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,491 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,293 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,133 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,797 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 1,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 95,540 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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AWW 972X is a 1982 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AWW 972X, 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

How do I check the history of AWW 972X?

You can check the full history of AWW 972X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AWW 972X registered?

AWW 972X is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 1982.

Is AWW 972X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWW 972X shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWW 972X have outstanding finance?

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