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B167 VYT

1985 BMW R Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,125 mi
Last recorded62,125 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB167 VYT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2006 62,125 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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B167 VYT is a 1985 BMW R Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 48,163 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 B167 VYT, 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 41 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 B167 VYT?

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What year was B167 VYT registered?

B167 VYT is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B167 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B167 VYT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B167 VYT have outstanding finance?

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