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B150 KSO

1984 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,180 mi
Last recorded45,180 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB150 KSO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,809 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,675 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,494 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 44,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2012 44,209 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,892 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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B150 KSO is a 1984 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B150 KSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B150 KSO?

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What year was B150 KSO registered?

B150 KSO is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 August 1984.

Is B150 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B150 KSO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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