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CDB 866T

1979 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,470 mi
Last recorded43,470 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDB 866T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,470 miles

both tyres old and starting to perish

Fail 19 Oct 2022 43,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside caliper not working (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both tyres old and starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,282 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 43,261 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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CDB 866T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CDB 866T, 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 CDB 866T?

You can check the full history of CDB 866T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CDB 866T registered?

CDB 866T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 March 1979.

Is CDB 866T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDB 866T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDB 866T have outstanding finance?

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