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H848 CDS

1991 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,047 mi
Last recorded39,047 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 BMW R Series35,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 CDS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,723 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2007 35,699 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 35,680 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

REAR TYRE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CUT BY A SHARP OBJECT.TYRE WAS REINFLATED BUT OWNER NEEDS TO CHECK FOR FURTHER LEAKAGE

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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H848 CDS is a 1991 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 35,706 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 H848 CDS, 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 35 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 H848 CDS?

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What year was H848 CDS registered?

H848 CDS is a 1991 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H848 CDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H848 CDS 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.

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