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XLA 72X

1982 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,099 mi
Last recorded50,099 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLA 72X
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,099 miles

Exhaust rusty -corroded !

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose Base corroded -rusty- deteriorating! (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 50,058 miles

Exhaust system rusty!

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,058 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,058 miles

Front Headrace bearings slightly notchy!

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 50,058 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headrace bearings slightly notchy!

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,058 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre perishing around sidewalls!

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,058 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 50,058 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 49,073 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 47,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,508 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 44,508 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 43,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,568 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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XLA 72X is a 1982 BMW R Series in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLA 72X, 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 XLA 72X registered?

XLA 72X is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 May 1982.

Is XLA 72X safe to buy?

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