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BWF 301T

1979 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,971 mi
Last recorded6,971 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWF 301T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 6,971 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 6,949 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,315 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 6,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 6,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,240 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 6,240 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 6,191 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,191 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,165 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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BWF 301T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BWF 301T, 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 BWF 301T?

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What year was BWF 301T registered?

BWF 301T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is BWF 301T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWF 301T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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