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MFW 728Y

1983 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,483 mi
Last recorded2,483 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFW 728Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 2,483 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 2,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 2,279 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 123 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 3 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,019 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 27,991 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,229 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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MFW 728Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 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 MFW 728Y, 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 43 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 MFW 728Y?

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What year was MFW 728Y registered?

MFW 728Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is MFW 728Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFW 728Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MFW 728Y have outstanding finance?

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