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LOW 942Y

1982 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,163 mi
Last recorded12,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOW 942Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,520 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 7,500 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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LOW 942Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOW 942Y, 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 LOW 942Y registered?

LOW 942Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 November 1982.

Is LOW 942Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOW 942Y shows 4 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 LOW 942Y have outstanding finance?

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