MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,281 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Single seat fitted
single seat fitted no rear foot rests
left rear foot rest ruber missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
left rear foot rest ruber missing
rear brake light not working on rear lever
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front 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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XMB 148W is a 1981 BMW R Series in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XMB 148W, 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 XMB 148W registered?
XMB 148W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 January 1981.
Is XMB 148W safe to buy?
The MOT history for XMB 148W shows 16 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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