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KMO 467W

1981 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,782 mi
Last recorded60,782 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2014
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMO 467W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2014 60,782 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 59,839 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,608 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,425 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 56,408 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 May 2009 55,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 54,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 50,692 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2006 50,641 miles

Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 50,611 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 50,599 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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KMO 467W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KMO 467W, 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

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What year was KMO 467W registered?

KMO 467W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is KMO 467W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMO 467W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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