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DBV 88Y

1983 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,838 mi
Last recorded34,838 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 88Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,838 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 34,830 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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DBV 88Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 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 DBV 88Y, 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 43 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 DBV 88Y?

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What year was DBV 88Y registered?

DBV 88Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is DBV 88Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 88Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DBV 88Y have outstanding finance?

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