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C865 JTW

1979 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,450 mi
Last recorded46,450 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC865 JTW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 46,450 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 46,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached rear shock bottom mount bolt loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,285 miles

Front and rear brake judder.

Pass 23 May 2016 46,256 miles

Front brakes slight judder

Rear brake slight judder.

Fail 11 May 2016 46,225 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front brakes slight judder

Rear brake slight judder.

Pass 7 May 2015 45,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 44,248 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 42,457 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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C865 JTW is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C865 JTW, 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 C865 JTW?

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What year was C865 JTW registered?

C865 JTW is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 May 1979.

Is C865 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C865 JTW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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