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AYF 681T

1979 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,982 mi
Last recorded61,982 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYF 681T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 61,982 miles

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

No indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,618 miles

front tyre has slight cracking on walls

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,468 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 58,442 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 54,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 51,951 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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AYF 681T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AYF 681T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AYF 681T?

You can check the full history of AYF 681T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AYF 681T registered?

AYF 681T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is AYF 681T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYF 681T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYF 681T have outstanding finance?

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