MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,604 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Indicators on the bike not working
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad lining split from backing plate (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Indicators on the bike not working
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
clocks insecure
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
clocks insecure
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)
Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)
Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CAU 676T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 CAU 676T, 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.
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What year was CAU 676T registered?
CAU 676T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 April 1979.
Is CAU 676T safe to buy?
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