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KTR 353Y

1982 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,836 mi
Last recorded99,836 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTR 353Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 99,836 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 99,649 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,434 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 99,434 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 98,467 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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KTR 353Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KTR 353Y, 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

How do I check the history of KTR 353Y?

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What year was KTR 353Y registered?

KTR 353Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is KTR 353Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTR 353Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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