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LOJ 374X

1981 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,836 mi
Last recorded36,836 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOJ 374X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,685 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 36,477 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 36,469 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticks open (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2019 36,445 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,147 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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LOJ 374X is a 1981 BMW R Series in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOJ 374X, 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 LOJ 374X?

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What year was LOJ 374X registered?

LOJ 374X is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is LOJ 374X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOJ 374X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LOJ 374X have outstanding finance?

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