MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,855 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
side car suspension arm bushes slight free play
Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)
Front Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)
Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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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FKW 428V is a 1980 BMW R Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FKW 428V, 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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What year was FKW 428V registered?
FKW 428V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1980.
Is FKW 428V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FKW 428V shows 9 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.
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