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ERC 128T

1979 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 128T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,081 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 63,081 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,033 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,033 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 59,532 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 57,687 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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ERC 128T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ERC 128T, 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 ERC 128T?

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What year was ERC 128T registered?

ERC 128T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is ERC 128T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERC 128T 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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