1983 BMW R Series 0.8L Petrol · JBW 809Y
1983 BMW R Series (0.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1983. Recorded mileage 221 km. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 221 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 785cc
JBW 809Y Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2020
- 221 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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JBW 809Y Odometer History
- 14/06/201796,806 km
- 18/07/201897,453 km+647 km
- 01/09/2020221 km-97,232 km
Average of roughly -30,021 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
JBW 809Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 BMW R Series (JBW 809Y) between June 2017 and September 2020.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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