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CWS 825W

1980 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,872 mi
Last recorded15,872 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWS 825W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 15,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 15,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

INDICATORS NOT FITTED

Pass 2 Aug 2017 15,732 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 15,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRE A BIT PERRISHED

Fail 1 Nov 2016 15,645 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRE PERRISHED

Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,497 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,358 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,139 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,896 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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CWS 825W is a 1980 BMW R Series in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWS 825W, 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 46 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 CWS 825W?

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What year was CWS 825W registered?

CWS 825W is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is CWS 825W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWS 825W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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