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CVL 367T

1978 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,352 mi
Last recorded47,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVL 367T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 47,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,260 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 47,260 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,230 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,098 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,098 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,518 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 46,299 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,299 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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CVL 367T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVL 367T, 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 CVL 367T?

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What year was CVL 367T registered?

CVL 367T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is CVL 367T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVL 367T shows 9 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.

Does CVL 367T have outstanding finance?

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