MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Fuel system component leaking Carb (7.2.1a)
O/s fork leg gaitor split
Rear number plate deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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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PKN 865W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PKN 865W, 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.
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What year was PKN 865W registered?
PKN 865W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is PKN 865W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PKN 865W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PKN 865W have outstanding finance?
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