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CEX 490T

1978 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEX 490T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2025
Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,103 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 70,020 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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CEX 490T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 CEX 490T, 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 CEX 490T?

You can check the full history of CEX 490T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CEX 490T registered?

CEX 490T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is CEX 490T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEX 490T shows 7 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 CEX 490T have outstanding finance?

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