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RCH 428X

1981 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,727 mi
Last recorded22,727 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCH 428X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 22,727 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 21,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 21,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 21,092 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 19,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 17,808 miles

Headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 1,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 6,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 4,416 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 2,507 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 449 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,763 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,028 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 95,447 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 95,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,826 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 May 2008 93,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 93,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 92,417 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 92,417 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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RCH 428X is a 1981 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RCH 428X, 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 RCH 428X registered?

RCH 428X is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 August 1981.

Is RCH 428X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCH 428X shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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