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XSO 3Y

1982 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,938 mi
Last recorded72,938 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R Series43,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSO 3Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,137 miles

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))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,137 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,821 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,203 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 67,202 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,408 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 66,374 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 66,374 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,517 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 65,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,208 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 65,208 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,637 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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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.

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