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D803 VBL

1986 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,251 mi
Last recorded107,251 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW R Series55,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD803 VBL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,251 miles

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

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Feb 2016 94,304 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 94,286 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,492 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 86,492 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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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D803 VBL is a 1986 BMW R Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D803 VBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D803 VBL?

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What year was D803 VBL registered?

D803 VBL is a 1986 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 November 1986.

Is D803 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D803 VBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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