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MBW 401W

1981 BMW R Series

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,594 mi
Last recorded5,594 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 401W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 5,594 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 5,594 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Below 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 4,082 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 4,082 miles

Fork yoke insecure top yoke nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 2,803 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 2,434 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 2,434 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 2,386 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 2,095 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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MBW 401W is a 1981 BMW R Series in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBW 401W, 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 MBW 401W?

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What year was MBW 401W registered?

MBW 401W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is MBW 401W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBW 401W shows 9 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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