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WPG 543Y

1982 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,570 mi
Last recorded10,570 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPG 543Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 10,570 miles

both tyres old by date , rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 3 Mar 2025 10,559 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both tyres old by date , rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,340 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,530 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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WPG 543Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WPG 543Y, 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

How do I check the history of WPG 543Y?

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What year was WPG 543Y registered?

WPG 543Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is WPG 543Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPG 543Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPG 543Y have outstanding finance?

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