CarVerify
CarVerify
Sign in Check a vehicle

Free Car Check

OSU 581

1989 BMW R60

Blue Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,900 mi
Last recorded3,900 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 581
MakeBMW
ModelR60
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
View full BMW R60 reliability data Browse other 1989 BMW R60 registrations

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2011 3,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 3,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 3,900 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 2,506 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2006 45,383 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R60?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Horn not working 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 4
Full BMW R60 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Get full report — £4.99 Single check — £9.99
£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OSU 581 is a 1989 BMW R60 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a BMW R60 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSU 581, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R60 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this BMW R60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OSU 581?

You can check the full history of OSU 581 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OSU 581 registered?

OSU 581 is a 1989 BMW R60, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is OSU 581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 581 shows 5 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 OSU 581 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OSU 581. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.