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CAU 680T

1979 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,143 mi
Last recorded48,143 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 680T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,143 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,873 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,338 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 47,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

fuel line has a split in it on near side.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,755 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,308 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,156 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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CAU 680T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 680T, 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 CAU 680T?

You can check the full history of CAU 680T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CAU 680T registered?

CAU 680T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 February 1979.

Is CAU 680T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 680T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAU 680T have outstanding finance?

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