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CPV 880T

1978 BMW R Series

Gold Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,976 mi
Last recorded73,976 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPV 880T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,976 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 73,976 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,900 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 73,900 miles

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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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CPV 880T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Gold with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CPV 880T, 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 CPV 880T?

You can check the full history of CPV 880T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CPV 880T registered?

CPV 880T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is CPV 880T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPV 880T 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 CPV 880T have outstanding finance?

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