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HCG 353S

1978 BMW R60

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,400 mi
Last recorded66,400 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 BMW R6051,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 353S
MakeBMW
ModelR60
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,745 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R60?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Horn not working 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 4
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HCG 353S is a 1978 BMW R60 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 BMW R60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R60 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCG 353S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R60 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this BMW R60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCG 353S?

You can check the full history of HCG 353S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HCG 353S registered?

HCG 353S is a 1978 BMW R60, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is HCG 353S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCG 353S shows 2 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 HCG 353S have outstanding finance?

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