MOT Status
Mileage
4 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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PBD 188Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 PBD 188Y, 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.
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What year was PBD 188Y registered?
PBD 188Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 May 1983.
Is PBD 188Y safe to buy?
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