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EUR 379Y

1982 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,813 mi
Last recorded10,813 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUR 379Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 10,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,904 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 10,809 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,134 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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EUR 379Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EUR 379Y, 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

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What year was EUR 379Y registered?

EUR 379Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is EUR 379Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUR 379Y 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 EUR 379Y have outstanding finance?

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