MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,478 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTW 71W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VTW 71W, 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.
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What year was VTW 71W registered?
VTW 71W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 1981.
Is VTW 71W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTW 71W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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