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SDU 199W

1981 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,144 mi
Last recorded42,144 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDU 199W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 42,144 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 41,931 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 41,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 41,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,875 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 40,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 40,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 39,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 36,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,837 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,176 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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SDU 199W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Orange with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SDU 199W, 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

How do I check the history of SDU 199W?

You can check the full history of SDU 199W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SDU 199W registered?

SDU 199W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is SDU 199W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDU 199W shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDU 199W have outstanding finance?

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