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UVL 969W

1981 BMW R Series

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,034 mi
Last recorded15,034 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVL 969W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 15,034 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,770 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,910 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 11,166 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,870 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 10,850 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 10,797 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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UVL 969W is a 1981 BMW R Series in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UVL 969W, 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 UVL 969W?

You can check the full history of UVL 969W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UVL 969W registered?

UVL 969W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is UVL 969W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVL 969W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVL 969W have outstanding finance?

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