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PFJ 801W

1981 BMW R Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,457 mi
Last recorded45,457 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFJ 801W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 45,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 44,826 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 44,346 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 44,082 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 42,474 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,370 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,354 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,353 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,889 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006
Fail 6 Apr 2006 37,306 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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PFJ 801W is a 1981 BMW R Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 43,710 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 PFJ 801W, 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 45 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 PFJ 801W registered?

PFJ 801W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is PFJ 801W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFJ 801W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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