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FRE 653T

1979 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,593 mi
Last recorded39,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
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

RegistrationFRE 653T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 39,552 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 39,550 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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FRE 653T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FRE 653T, 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 FRE 653T?

You can check the full history of FRE 653T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FRE 653T registered?

FRE 653T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is FRE 653T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRE 653T shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRE 653T have outstanding finance?

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