MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,421 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 ()
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 ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for BGO 72X shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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