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A679 TFE

1984 BMW R Series

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,333 mi
Last recorded3,333 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2006
Typical for 1984 BMW R Series36,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA679 TFE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2006 3,333 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 3,316 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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A679 TFE is a 1984 BMW R Series in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 36,277 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 A679 TFE, 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 42 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A679 TFE?

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What year was A679 TFE registered?

A679 TFE is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 April 1984.

Is A679 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A679 TFE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A679 TFE have outstanding finance?

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