MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PBD 191Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 191Y, 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 191Y registered?
PBD 191Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 June 1983.
Is PBD 191Y safe to buy?
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