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HGS 853T

1984 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,001 mi
Last recorded22,001 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGS 853T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 22,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 1,433 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 1,433 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 8,869 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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HGS 853T is a 1984 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 36,277 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 HGS 853T, 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 42 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HGS 853T registered?

HGS 853T is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is HGS 853T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGS 853T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HGS 853T have outstanding finance?

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