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JKE 715Y

1983 BMW R Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,463 mi
Last recorded5,463 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 715Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 5,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,062 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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JKE 715Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 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 JKE 715Y, 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 43 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 JKE 715Y?

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What year was JKE 715Y registered?

JKE 715Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 July 1983.

Is JKE 715Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKE 715Y shows 3 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 JKE 715Y have outstanding finance?

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