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OYO 806Y

1983 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,776 mi
Last recorded22,776 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYO 806Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,776 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 22,771 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 22,078 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 22,078 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2010 21,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 May 2010 21,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,985 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 20,963 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,825 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 20,744 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings slightly noisy

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 806Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 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 806Y, 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 43 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 806Y registered?

OYO 806Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 January 1983.

Is OYO 806Y safe to buy?

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