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GYO 373W

1980 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,953 mi
Last recorded51,953 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 373W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine450cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,953 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,565 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,442 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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GYO 373W is a 1980 BMW R Series in Silver with a 450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GYO 373W, 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 GYO 373W?

You can check the full history of GYO 373W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GYO 373W registered?

GYO 373W is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 September 1980.

Is GYO 373W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYO 373W shows 3 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 GYO 373W have outstanding finance?

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