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RRX 397Y

1982 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 397Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021
Fail 5 Jun 2021 35 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 46,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,266 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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RRX 397Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 397Y, 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

How do I check the history of RRX 397Y?

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What year was RRX 397Y registered?

RRX 397Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is RRX 397Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRX 397Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RRX 397Y have outstanding finance?

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