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UWW 935X

1981 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,969 mi
Last recorded57,969 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 BMW R Series43,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWW 935X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,969 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,969 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,685 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,331 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 57,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,294 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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UWW 935X is a 1981 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UWW 935X, 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 UWW 935X?

You can check the full history of UWW 935X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UWW 935X registered?

UWW 935X is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is UWW 935X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWW 935X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UWW 935X have outstanding finance?

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