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B311 NLT

1985 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,189 mi
Last recorded68,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB311 NLT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,670 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 66,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel cap ineffective sealing gasket torn. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking Right hand side petcock leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking left hand side petcock leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working Right hand side indicator not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,438 miles

Nearside side panel loose

slight oil leak, not excessive

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,094 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,754 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,930 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,025 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,227 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 NLT is a 1985 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B311 NLT, 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 B311 NLT registered?

B311 NLT is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B311 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B311 NLT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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