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OAL 473W

1981 BMW R Series

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,522 mi
Last recorded52,522 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAL 473W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,797 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,684 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,032 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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OAL 473W is a 1981 BMW R Series in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 OAL 473W, 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 OAL 473W?

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What year was OAL 473W registered?

OAL 473W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is OAL 473W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAL 473W shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAL 473W have outstanding finance?

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