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XBW 844X

1982 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,849 mi
Last recorded44,849 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBW 844X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,435 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

chrome on n/s fork stanchion badly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,857 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 38,850 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,696 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,310 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 30,302 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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XBW 844X is a 1982 BMW R Series in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBW 844X, 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

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What year was XBW 844X registered?

XBW 844X is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is XBW 844X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBW 844X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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