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HGA 700T

1979 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,436 mi
Last recorded67,436 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGA 700T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,425 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,425 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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HGA 700T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGA 700T, 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 HGA 700T?

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What year was HGA 700T registered?

HGA 700T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 April 1979.

Is HGA 700T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGA 700T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HGA 700T have outstanding finance?

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