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TSS 9X

1982 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,053 mi
Last recorded87,053 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSS 9X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,105 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,105 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 75,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,456 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,436 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 332 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 290 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 290 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 8 May 2013 151 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 35 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,001 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,005 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,120 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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TSS 9X is a 1982 BMW R Series in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TSS 9X, 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

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What year was TSS 9X registered?

TSS 9X is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 February 1982.

Is TSS 9X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSS 9X shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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