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CBM 263T

1978 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,919 mi
Last recorded22,919 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBM 263T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,919 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,313 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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CBM 263T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 41,194 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 CBM 263T, 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 48 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 CBM 263T?

You can check the full history of CBM 263T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CBM 263T registered?

CBM 263T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 September 1978.

Is CBM 263T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBM 263T 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.

Does CBM 263T have outstanding finance?

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