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FHJ 417Y

1982 BMW R Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,401 mi
Last recorded19,401 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 417Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2007 19,401 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,782 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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FHJ 417Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FHJ 417Y, 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 FHJ 417Y?

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What year was FHJ 417Y registered?

FHJ 417Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is FHJ 417Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHJ 417Y shows 3 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 FHJ 417Y have outstanding finance?

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