MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Nearside side panel loose
slight oil leak, not excessive
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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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.
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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?
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