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EWJ 411V

1980 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,882 mi
Last recorded39,882 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWJ 411V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,882 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 39,882 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,750 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 39,750 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,153 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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EWJ 411V is a 1980 BMW R Series in Orange with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWJ 411V, 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

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What year was EWJ 411V registered?

EWJ 411V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is EWJ 411V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWJ 411V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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