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EFC 740V

1980 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,899 mi
Last recorded35,899 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 740V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 35,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,520 miles

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

rear brake has slight bind

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,505 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 34,480 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

advise tyre presure check on both wheels

osf brake pipe and caliper damp no leak found

Pass 23 Aug 2008 34,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,440 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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EFC 740V is a 1980 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 740V, 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 740V?

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What year was EFC 740V registered?

EFC 740V is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is EFC 740V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 740V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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