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HSA 388V

1980 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,904 mi
Last recorded49,904 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSA 388V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,904 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 49,898 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 48,441 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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HSA 388V is a 1980 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HSA 388V, 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 HSA 388V?

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What year was HSA 388V registered?

HSA 388V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 March 1980.

Is HSA 388V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSA 388V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSA 388V have outstanding finance?

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