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CBW 203Y

1982 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,335 mi
Last recorded54,335 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 203Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 54,335 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,091 miles

Rear Brake cylinder slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,001 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 48,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,307 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,310 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 37,883 miles

oil leaks .not dripping

Fail 12 Feb 2011 37,863 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

oil leaks .not dripping

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,993 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,766 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,912 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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CBW 203Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CBW 203Y, 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 CBW 203Y registered?

CBW 203Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 August 1982.

Is CBW 203Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBW 203Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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