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DSG 413S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,919 mi
Last recorded34,919 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSG 413S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2013 34,919 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 34,915 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,253 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,948 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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DSG 413S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DSG 413S, 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 DSG 413S?

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What year was DSG 413S registered?

DSG 413S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 May 1978.

Is DSG 413S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSG 413S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSG 413S have outstanding finance?

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