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B171 VYT

1985 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB171 VYT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014
Fail 19 May 2014

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 55,323 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 55,323 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B171 VYT?

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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.

Does B171 VYT have outstanding finance?

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