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NBL 861X

1981 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,805 mi
Last recorded17,805 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBL 861X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 17,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,401 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,022 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 15,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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NBL 861X is a 1981 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NBL 861X, 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 NBL 861X?

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What year was NBL 861X registered?

NBL 861X is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 November 1981.

Is NBL 861X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBL 861X 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 NBL 861X have outstanding finance?

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