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OEF 441W

1981 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,912 mi
Last recorded43,912 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEF 441W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 43,912 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,613 miles

Central Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,170 miles

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

front mudguard missing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,962 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 40,847 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

no front or rear mudguards fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 36,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,353 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 33,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,763 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 33,763 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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OEF 441W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEF 441W, 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

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What year was OEF 441W registered?

OEF 441W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is OEF 441W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEF 441W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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