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JNK 111Y

1983 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,559 mi
Last recorded36,559 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNK 111Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 36,559 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 36,559 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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JNK 111Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JNK 111Y, 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 JNK 111Y?

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What year was JNK 111Y registered?

JNK 111Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 April 1983.

Is JNK 111Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNK 111Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JNK 111Y have outstanding finance?

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