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MHX 656X

1982 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,844 mi
Last recorded77,844 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHX 656X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,844 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,508 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,565 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 63,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2010 58,771 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,771 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,342 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 51,670 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 51,670 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 51,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,719 miles

Rear brake has a lot of travel. Bleed brake to solve the travel.

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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MHX 656X is a 1982 BMW R Series in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHX 656X, 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 MHX 656X registered?

MHX 656X is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 June 1982.

Is MHX 656X safe to buy?

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