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EWS 636W

1981 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,321 mi
Last recorded54,321 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 636W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 53,722 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 53,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 52,636 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 49,616 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 47,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 47,510 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 May 2006 46,387 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 46,387 miles

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

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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EWS 636W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWS 636W, 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

How do I check the history of EWS 636W?

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What year was EWS 636W registered?

EWS 636W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is EWS 636W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWS 636W shows 9 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.

Does EWS 636W have outstanding finance?

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