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NUC 512Y

1982 BMW R Series

Maroon Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,122 mi
Last recorded36,122 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUC 512Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 36,122 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 36,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,214 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,716 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,639 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,326 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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NUC 512Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Maroon with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NUC 512Y, 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 NUC 512Y registered?

NUC 512Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is NUC 512Y safe to buy?

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