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C382 LVW

1986 BMW R Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,878 mi
Last recorded8,878 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 BMW R Series55,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC382 LVW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 8,878 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 2,878 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 2,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 98,902 miles

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

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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C382 LVW is a 1986 BMW R Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 55,718 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 C382 LVW, 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 40 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C382 LVW?

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What year was C382 LVW registered?

C382 LVW is a 1986 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C382 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C382 LVW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C382 LVW have outstanding finance?

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