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AVR 660T

1978 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,361 mi
Last recorded52,361 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVR 660T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,305 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 52,292 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Feb 2012 52,282 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 52,003 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 51,756 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

switchgear fouling fuel tank when on full lock

oil on rear tyre due to final drive leak

Pass 12 Jan 2008 51,575 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 51,406 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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AVR 660T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AVR 660T, 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 AVR 660T?

You can check the full history of AVR 660T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AVR 660T registered?

AVR 660T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 October 1978.

Is AVR 660T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVR 660T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVR 660T have outstanding finance?

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