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BGO 72X

1981 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,421 mi
Last recorded56,421 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 72X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,421 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,230 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 56,230 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,009 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,697 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,693 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,418 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,847 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2011 52,847 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,283 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 51,281 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,838 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 48,838 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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BGO 72X is a 1981 BMW R Series in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 43,710 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 BGO 72X, 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 45 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 BGO 72X registered?

BGO 72X is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is BGO 72X safe to buy?

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