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B401 NPC

1984 BMW R Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

3,454 mi
Last recorded3,454 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB401 NPC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 3,454 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 3,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 2,672 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 2,410 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 2,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 1,927 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 1,641 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 1,641 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 1,227 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,209 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 58 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 58 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 6,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 4,249 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 3,118 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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B401 NPC is a 1984 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B401 NPC, 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

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What year was B401 NPC registered?

B401 NPC is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B401 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B401 NPC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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