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FEV 159Y

1982 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,296 mi
Last recorded48,296 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEV 159Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 45,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 42,614 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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FEV 159Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 43,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEV 159Y, 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 44 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 FEV 159Y?

You can check the full history of FEV 159Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FEV 159Y registered?

FEV 159Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is FEV 159Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEV 159Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FEV 159Y have outstanding finance?

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