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D289 MVP

1986 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,154 mi
Last recorded69,154 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW R Series55,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD289 MVP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,033 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,775 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,453 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2013 68,435 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2012 67,875 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,354 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 66,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 66,010 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,555 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,555 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 64,883 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 64,883 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 64,883 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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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D289 MVP is a 1986 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D289 MVP, 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.

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What year was D289 MVP registered?

D289 MVP is a 1986 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 December 1986.

Is D289 MVP safe to buy?

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