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JLR 265V

1979 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,191 mi
Last recorded41,191 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLR 265V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 41,191 miles

Slight play sidecar wheel.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,887 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 38,887 miles

Nearside Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 May 2018 35,252 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 35,252 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,500 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 31,490 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Sidecar attachment fractured (5.1.1b)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,184 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 9,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,088 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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JLR 265V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JLR 265V, 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 JLR 265V registered?

JLR 265V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 August 1979.

Is JLR 265V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLR 265V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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