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FEB 990W

1980 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,322 mi
Last recorded2,322 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEB 990W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 2,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 2,023 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 2,010 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,854 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,799 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2010 96,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 96,502 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 93,691 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 93,687 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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FEB 990W is a 1980 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc 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 FEB 990W, 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

How do I check the history of FEB 990W?

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What year was FEB 990W registered?

FEB 990W is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is FEB 990W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEB 990W 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.

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