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B311 MJC

1984 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,802 mi
Last recorded28,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB311 MJC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 28,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 27,874 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 27,189 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 26,334 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 25,725 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 25,725 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working switch was seized up (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,259 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 25,259 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 24,714 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 24,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,751 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 22,751 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,511 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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B311 MJC is a 1984 BMW R Series in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B311 MJC, 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 B311 MJC?

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What year was B311 MJC registered?

B311 MJC is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 August 1984.

Is B311 MJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B311 MJC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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