MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,656 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FBO 4V is a 1980 BMW R Series in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FBO 4V, 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.
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How do I check the history of FBO 4V?
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What year was FBO 4V registered?
FBO 4V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 May 1980.
Is FBO 4V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBO 4V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FBO 4V have outstanding finance?
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