MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front fairing mounting loose. (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp insecure Rear lamp lens loose. (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Slight binding of front brake.
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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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PLY 453W is a 1981 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 PLY 453W, 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 PLY 453W registered?
PLY 453W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 January 1981.
Is PLY 453W safe to buy?
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