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KMB 522Y

1982 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,116 mi
Last recorded64,116 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMB 522Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,116 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,115 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,544 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,752 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,369 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,855 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,645 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,894 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (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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KMB 522Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 KMB 522Y, 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 KMB 522Y registered?

KMB 522Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 1982.

Is KMB 522Y safe to buy?

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