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NUC 541Y

1982 BMW R Series

Cream Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,295 mi
Last recorded69,295 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUC 541Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 66,786 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,434 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,659 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,818 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,089 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 57,146 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 57,146 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,160 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 541Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Cream with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 541Y, 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

How do I check the history of NUC 541Y?

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What year was NUC 541Y registered?

NUC 541Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is NUC 541Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUC 541Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NUC 541Y have outstanding finance?

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