MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,939 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle Sticking (6.2.1f)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Perceptable fluctuation of needle on front brake test.
Perceptable fluctuation of needle on rear brake test.
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
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 197Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 197Y, 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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How do I check the history of PBD 197Y?
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What year was PBD 197Y registered?
PBD 197Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 July 1983.
Is PBD 197Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for PBD 197Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PBD 197Y have outstanding finance?
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