MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play para lever (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. spokes (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake locking device missing pad retaining pin (3.2.A1e)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play para lever (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. spokes (4.2.1b)
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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FVF 656T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FVF 656T, 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 FVF 656T registered?
FVF 656T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 1979.
Is FVF 656T safe to buy?
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