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PRY 99W

1981 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,378 mi
Last recorded41,378 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRY 99W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 41,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,065 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 41,065 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp not working while positon and main headlights are switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,013 miles

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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PRY 99W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Orange with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PRY 99W, 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 PRY 99W registered?

PRY 99W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is PRY 99W safe to buy?

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