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B296 ODL

1985 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,674 mi
Last recorded28,674 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB296 ODL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,674 miles

frot fairing loos

Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,674 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

frot fairing loos

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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B296 ODL is a 1985 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B296 ODL, 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

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What year was B296 ODL registered?

B296 ODL is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B296 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B296 ODL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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