MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy steering head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber spring tension settings are different on each side.
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
offside rear exhaust braket missing
Oil leak
Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive 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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XSO 3Y is a 1982 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XSO 3Y, 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.
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What year was XSO 3Y registered?
XSO 3Y is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 October 1982.
Is XSO 3Y safe to buy?
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