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B523 ORU

1984 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,615 mi
Last recorded36,615 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB523 ORU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2025 36,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 36,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,402 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 36,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,168 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 33,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,098 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,120 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,089 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,721 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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B523 ORU is a 1984 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B523 ORU, 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 B523 ORU?

You can check the full history of B523 ORU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B523 ORU registered?

B523 ORU is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 August 1984.

Is B523 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B523 ORU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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