MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,192 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pedal has slight travel
Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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COV 40V is a 1979 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc 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 COV 40V, 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.
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What year was COV 40V registered?
COV 40V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 October 1979.
Is COV 40V safe to buy?
The MOT history for COV 40V 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.
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