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DYU 228V

1980 BMW R Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYU 228V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018
Fail 10 Mar 2018

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016

Offside Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014
Fail 13 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 19,816 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

side stand spring weak

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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DYU 228V is a 1980 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 DYU 228V, 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.

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What year was DYU 228V registered?

DYU 228V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 February 1980.

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The MOT history for DYU 228V shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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