MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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AET 142T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,792 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 AET 142T, 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 47 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 AET 142T registered?
AET 142T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 March 1979.
Is AET 142T safe to buy?
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