MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,938 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlight kick up to offside ; masked level.
Stop light not working for rear brake pedal.
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Stop light for rear brakke not working.
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
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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KOA 400W is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 KOA 400W, 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 KOA 400W registered?
KOA 400W is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is KOA 400W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KOA 400W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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