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D848 LUR

1986 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,455 mi
Last recorded47,455 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW R Series55,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD848 LUR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,455 miles

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

nearside and offside fuel pipes have hair line cracks replace as soon as possible

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,144 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,892 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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D848 LUR is a 1986 BMW R Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D848 LUR, 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 D848 LUR?

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What year was D848 LUR registered?

D848 LUR is a 1986 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 October 1986.

Is D848 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D848 LUR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D848 LUR have outstanding finance?

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