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EDY 114W

1980 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,040 mi
Last recorded41,040 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDY 114W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,040 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 41,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2014 40,973 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,832 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,144 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 40,119 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 39,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,240 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,628 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 35,612 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,726 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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EDY 114W is a 1980 BMW R Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EDY 114W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EDY 114W?

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What year was EDY 114W registered?

EDY 114W is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is EDY 114W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDY 114W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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