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CT 1221

1979 BMW R60/6

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,444 mi
Last recorded68,444 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT 1221
MakeBMW
ModelR60/6
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,444 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

front suspension gaiters deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2017 68,443 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

both front suspension fork gaiters deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2017 68,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

both front suspension fork gaiters deteriorated

How Reliable is the BMW R60/6?

Based on 819 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
429
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
Horn control defective 3
Fuel system component leaking 2
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CT 1221 is a 1979 BMW R60/6 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a BMW R60/6 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT 1221, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R60/6 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 47 years old, this BMW R60/6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CT 1221 registered?

CT 1221 is a 1979 BMW R60/6, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is CT 1221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT 1221 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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