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PHR 717R

1982 BMW R Series

Gold Petrol 971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,561 mi
Last recorded47,561 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHR 717R
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 47,561 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 46,885 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 46,864 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty lights do not work when switched to headlamp position (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2015 46,562 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 46,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,348 miles

cant check brake fluid level, cracked exhaust clamp.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,966 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber mounting bolts locking device unknown

Rear spindle securing bolt locking device unknown

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,261 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 45,235 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,424 miles

front wheel rim o/s outer edge has small dent!

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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PHR 717R is a 1982 BMW R Series in Gold with a 971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 43,422 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 PHR 717R, 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 44 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 PHR 717R registered?

PHR 717R is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 April 1982.

Is PHR 717R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHR 717R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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