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B627 YYW

1985 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,672 mi
Last recorded12,672 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB627 YYW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,672 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,110 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 11,825 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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B627 YYW is a 1985 BMW R Series in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B627 YYW, 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

How do I check the history of B627 YYW?

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What year was B627 YYW registered?

B627 YYW is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B627 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B627 YYW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B627 YYW have outstanding finance?

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