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ORX 633X

1982 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,768 mi
Last recorded79,768 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORX 633X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,768 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 67,541 miles

Front SLIGHT HANG ON FRONT BRAKES

Front L/H PAD LINING IS CRACKED

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,331 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 67,331 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 67,132 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 67,128 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 May 2013 66,945 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 66,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 65,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,422 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 63,422 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,271 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 62,271 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,075 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 61,073 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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ORX 633X is a 1982 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ORX 633X, 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 ORX 633X registered?

ORX 633X is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 May 1982.

Is ORX 633X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORX 633X shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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