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BME 481T

1979 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,550 mi
Last recorded33,550 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBME 481T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 33,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,140 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 33,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 32,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,341 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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BME 481T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BME 481T, 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 BME 481T?

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What year was BME 481T registered?

BME 481T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 July 1979.

Is BME 481T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BME 481T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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