MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
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SBY 462W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 SBY 462W, 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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SBY 462W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 1981.
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