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RRX 120Y

1982 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,034 mi
Last recorded6,034 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 120Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 6,034 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 5,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 5,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 4,806 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,396 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 235 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 211 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,243 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 53,243 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,996 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 52,996 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,450 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,408 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,504 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 51,504 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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RRX 120Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RRX 120Y, 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 RRX 120Y registered?

RRX 120Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 September 1982.

Is RRX 120Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRX 120Y shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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