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ALP 296S

1978 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,174 mi
Last recorded65,174 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALP 296S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 May 2019 65,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 64,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 64,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 64,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 64,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 63,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,997 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 62,580 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 62,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 62,437 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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ALP 296S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 41,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALP 296S, 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 48 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 ALP 296S?

You can check the full history of ALP 296S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ALP 296S registered?

ALP 296S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is ALP 296S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALP 296S shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALP 296S have outstanding finance?

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