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DRS 616T

1979 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires28 Mar 2009

Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)

Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,583 mi

Last recorded98,583 miles

Recorded on29 Mar 2008

Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 616T

MakeBMW

ModelR Series

Year1979

ColourBlack

Fuel typePetrol

Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass

Pass 29 Mar 2008 98,583 miles

REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT REPLACE SOON.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 98,325 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

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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DRS 616T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRS 616T, 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 DRS 616T?

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What year was DRS 616T registered?

DRS 616T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is DRS 616T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 616T shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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