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SUX 923Y

1982 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUX 923Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,810 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 71,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,736 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,718 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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SUX 923Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Silver 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 SUX 923Y, 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 SUX 923Y?

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What year was SUX 923Y registered?

SUX 923Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is SUX 923Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUX 923Y 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 SUX 923Y have outstanding finance?

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