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TWT 37W

1981 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,797 mi
Last recorded45,797 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWT 37W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,797 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 45,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 45,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 44,678 miles

Front Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,672 miles

light binding on rear brake, slightly lazy rear brake cylinder

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 44,629 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,412 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,075 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,606 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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TWT 37W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TWT 37W, 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 TWT 37W?

You can check the full history of TWT 37W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TWT 37W registered?

TWT 37W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is TWT 37W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWT 37W shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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