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FMY 782V

1979 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,674 mi
Last recorded53,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMY 782V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,674 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,966 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 51,901 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 51,674 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre vlooks like it has been rubbing on swingarm

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,842 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front pads are worn at an angle bike would benifit from new front pads

Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,367 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 49,367 miles

Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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 7 Apr 2009 46,721 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,716 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2006 46,686 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 46,679 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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FMY 782V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FMY 782V, 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 FMY 782V?

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What year was FMY 782V registered?

FMY 782V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 November 1979.

Is FMY 782V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMY 782V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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