MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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stoplight is not working on rear brake
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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THE 787Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 THE 787Y, 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.
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What year was THE 787Y registered?
THE 787Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 January 1983.
Is THE 787Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for THE 787Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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