MOT Status
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67,061 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))
indicators flashing rate slightly fast.
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel hose insecure lower filter hose clip loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B503 NPB is a 1985 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 B503 NPB, 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 B503 NPB registered?
B503 NPB is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 1985.
Is B503 NPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for B503 NPB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B503 NPB have outstanding finance?
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