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BUD 26Y

1982 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,314 mi
Last recorded28,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 26Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,314 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,252 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,853 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,842 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,440 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension very soft and bottoming under heavy compresion.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 27,440 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension very soft and bottoming under heavy compresion.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,270 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,494 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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BUD 26Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BUD 26Y, 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.

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What year was BUD 26Y registered?

BUD 26Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is BUD 26Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUD 26Y shows 12 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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