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BLN 748Y

1982 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,281 mi
Last recorded43,281 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 748Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,281 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 43,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 42,918 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 42,691 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 41,809 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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BLN 748Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 43,422 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 BLN 748Y, 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 44 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 BLN 748Y registered?

BLN 748Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 October 1982.

Is BLN 748Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLN 748Y shows 8 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 BLN 748Y have outstanding finance?

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