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UGW 387X

1982 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,996 mi
Last recorded17,996 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGW 387X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 17,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 16,222 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 16,202 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2014 14,595 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 14,564 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 11,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,443 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake discs scored

Fail 26 Apr 2012 9,443 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake discs scored

Pass 29 Mar 2011 7,324 miles

front and rear tyre worn to 3mm

front brake discs surfaces worn unevenly

Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,922 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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UGW 387X is a 1982 BMW R Series in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGW 387X, 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 UGW 387X registered?

UGW 387X is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 April 1982.

Is UGW 387X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGW 387X shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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