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C279 ECW

1985 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,571 mi
Last recorded72,571 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW R Series48,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC279 ECW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,571 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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C279 ECW is a 1985 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 48,163 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 C279 ECW, 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 41 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 C279 ECW?

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What year was C279 ECW registered?

C279 ECW is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C279 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C279 ECW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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