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LWB 98W

1981 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,088 mi
Last recorded35,088 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWB 98W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 35,088 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 34,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 34,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 34,213 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 34,213 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,165 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2012 34,165 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 34,133 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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LWB 98W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LWB 98W, 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 LWB 98W registered?

LWB 98W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is LWB 98W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWB 98W shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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