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B636 AVL

1985 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,489 mi
Last recorded45,489 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB636 AVL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,489 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

left hand side panel loose

Fail 2 Aug 2010 45,489 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

left hand side panel loose

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 44,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 43,444 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 40,913 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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B636 AVL is a 1985 BMW R Series in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B636 AVL, 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

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What year was B636 AVL registered?

B636 AVL is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B636 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B636 AVL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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