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FWC 804Y

1982 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,867 mi
Last recorded37,867 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
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

RegistrationFWC 804Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,867 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,207 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,683 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,087 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 12,591 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 12,041 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 11,210 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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FWC 804Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FWC 804Y, 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 FWC 804Y?

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What year was FWC 804Y registered?

FWC 804Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 1982.

Is FWC 804Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWC 804Y shows 8 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 FWC 804Y have outstanding finance?

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