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FJO 841V

1980 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,523 mi
Last recorded12,523 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJO 841V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 12,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 11,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,727 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,567 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,294 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 11,278 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively 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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FJO 841V is a 1980 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJO 841V, 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 FJO 841V?

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What year was FJO 841V registered?

FJO 841V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is FJO 841V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJO 841V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJO 841V have outstanding finance?

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