MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,165 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
bike showing signs of corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside oil leak
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Oil leak ()
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
slight oil leak
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EFP 78T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 EFP 78T, 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.
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What year was EFP 78T registered?
EFP 78T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 July 1979.
Is EFP 78T safe to buy?
The MOT history for EFP 78T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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