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VYJ 249Y

1983 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,047 mi
Last recorded27,047 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 249Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,047 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,502 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,001 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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VYJ 249Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 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 VYJ 249Y, 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 43 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 VYJ 249Y?

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What year was VYJ 249Y registered?

VYJ 249Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is VYJ 249Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 249Y shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYJ 249Y have outstanding finance?

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