MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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EWT 170Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 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 EWT 170Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EWT 170Y registered?
EWT 170Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 January 1983.
Is EWT 170Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for EWT 170Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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