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ELG 636X

1981 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,493 mi
Last recorded37,493 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELG 636X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,493 miles

front suspension stiff

Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,493 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 37,488 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,718 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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ELG 636X is a 1981 BMW R Series in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 43,710 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 ELG 636X, 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 45 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELG 636X registered?

ELG 636X is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 November 1981.

Is ELG 636X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELG 636X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELG 636X have outstanding finance?

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