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CSF 68W

1981 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSF 68W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 86,494 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,494 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,281 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,628 miles

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2008 87,835 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,779 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 86,779 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,648 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 85,648 miles

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.

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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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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