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FOD 11V

1979 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,040 mi
Last recorded45,040 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOD 11V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 45,040 miles

motorcycle has been laid up for a long time and needs some tlc

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,861 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,403 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,678 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,065 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,113 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 29,113 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,769 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 28,084 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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FOD 11V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOD 11V, 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 FOD 11V?

You can check the full history of FOD 11V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FOD 11V registered?

FOD 11V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FOD 11V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOD 11V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOD 11V have outstanding finance?

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