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EPU 983Y

1982 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,084 mi
Last recorded13,084 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPU 983Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 13,084 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 13,045 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 12,349 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,137 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 11,908 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,803 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,664 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,374 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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EPU 983Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 43,422 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 EPU 983Y, 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 44 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 EPU 983Y?

You can check the full history of EPU 983Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EPU 983Y registered?

EPU 983Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is EPU 983Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPU 983Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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