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JCW 553W

1981 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 553W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2016 2 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,359 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,293 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 48,045 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,947 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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JCW 553W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Black with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 43,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JCW 553W, 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 45 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 JCW 553W?

You can check the full history of JCW 553W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JCW 553W registered?

JCW 553W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JCW 553W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCW 553W shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JCW 553W have outstanding finance?

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