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Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
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B171 VYT is a 1985 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 B171 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.
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What year was B171 VYT registered?
B171 VYT is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is B171 VYT safe to buy?
The MOT history for B171 VYT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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