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EFC 732V

1980 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,040 mi
Last recorded84,040 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 732V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,229 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,291 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,871 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,967 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,934 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,196 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 77,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 76,344 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 76,344 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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EFC 732V is a 1980 BMW R Series in Orange with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1980 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,524 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 EFC 732V, 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 46 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 EFC 732V?

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What year was EFC 732V registered?

EFC 732V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is EFC 732V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 732V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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