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CYN 650V

1979 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,032 mi
Last recorded47,032 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYN 650V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 47,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 47,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 47,032 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,031 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 47,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

off side front brake securing grommet weak

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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CYN 650V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CYN 650V, 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 CYN 650V?

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What year was CYN 650V registered?

CYN 650V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CYN 650V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYN 650V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYN 650V have outstanding finance?

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