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HUE 656V

1979 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,447 mi
Last recorded14,447 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 656V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 14,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 13,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 13,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 10,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 7,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 4,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 2,836 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 606 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 98,377 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 95,894 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 94,252 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2007 91,622 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 91,622 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 89,346 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 89,338 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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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HUE 656V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HUE 656V, 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 HUE 656V?

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What year was HUE 656V registered?

HUE 656V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HUE 656V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUE 656V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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