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GDF 487T

1987 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,418 mi
Last recorded66,418 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW R Series52,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 487T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 66,108 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2006 654,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 654,851 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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GDF 487T is a 1987 BMW R Series in Brown with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 52,260 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 GDF 487T, 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 39 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDF 487T?

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What year was GDF 487T registered?

GDF 487T is a 1987 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is GDF 487T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDF 487T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDF 487T have outstanding finance?

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