MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
handlebar is slightly deformed
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
handlebar is slightly deformed
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
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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CSF 68W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 CSF 68W, 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 CSF 68W registered?
CSF 68W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 March 1981.
Is CSF 68W safe to buy?
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