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RYE 419Y

1983 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,317 mi
Last recorded65,317 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 419Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 65,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 65,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 64,530 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 64,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 63,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 61,808 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 61,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,340 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 59,564 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 57,823 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 54,706 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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RYE 419Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 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 RYE 419Y, 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 43 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 RYE 419Y?

You can check the full history of RYE 419Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RYE 419Y registered?

RYE 419Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 1983.

Is RYE 419Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 419Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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