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JAV 889W

1981 BMW Gs

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,531 mi
Last recorded50,531 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAV 889W
MakeBMW
ModelGs
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,531 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,731 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,357 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,137 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,691 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,137 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 47,449 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,381 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,600 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW Gs?

Based on 2,054 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
1,578
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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JAV 889W is a 1981 BMW Gs in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a BMW Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAV 889W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 45 years old, this BMW Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAV 889W registered?

JAV 889W is a 1981 BMW Gs, first registered on 6 January 1981.

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