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OYO 800Y

1982 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,567 mi
Last recorded71,567 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYO 800Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,567 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,093 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,909 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

oil pressure switch has a slight leak

Pass 19 Sep 2018 59,535 miles

front beam image slightly poor

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 55,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,621 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,621 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 49,888 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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OYO 800Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OYO 800Y, 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 OYO 800Y registered?

OYO 800Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 December 1982.

Is OYO 800Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYO 800Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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