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JBK 335X

1982 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,685 mi
Last recorded57,685 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBK 335X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,685 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2016 56,222 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake assembly modified not to a high standard but works on brake tester

Fail 8 May 2015 55,252 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,314 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 52,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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JBK 335X is a 1982 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 43,422 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 JBK 335X, 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 44 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 JBK 335X registered?

JBK 335X is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 May 1982.

Is JBK 335X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBK 335X shows 6 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.

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