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KET 99W

1981 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,013 mi
Last recorded57,013 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKET 99W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,013 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 57,013 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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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KET 99W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KET 99W, 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 KET 99W?

You can check the full history of KET 99W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KET 99W registered?

KET 99W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is KET 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KET 99W 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.

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