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LAN 86W

1981 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAN 86W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023
Fail 4 May 2023

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,951 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 67,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,767 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,354 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 62,285 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Loose securing screw on rear brake master cylinder.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2007 60,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 60,386 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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LAN 86W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LAN 86W, 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 LAN 86W?

You can check the full history of LAN 86W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LAN 86W registered?

LAN 86W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 May 1981.

Is LAN 86W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAN 86W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAN 86W have outstanding finance?

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