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CMT 407V

1979 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,547 mi
Last recorded73,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMT 407V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,547 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,978 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2011 83,978 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2006 82,936 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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CMT 407V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CMT 407V, 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 CMT 407V?

You can check the full history of CMT 407V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CMT 407V registered?

CMT 407V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CMT 407V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMT 407V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CMT 407V have outstanding finance?

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