MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,770 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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D438 TCW is a 1987 BMW R Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1987 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 52,260 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 D438 TCW, 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 39 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was D438 TCW registered?
D438 TCW is a 1987 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 March 1987.
Is D438 TCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for D438 TCW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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