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KRN 78T

1978 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,259 mi
Last recorded44,259 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRN 78T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,259 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 443,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 42,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,136 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 42,136 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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KRN 78T is a 1978 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 41,194 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 KRN 78T, 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 48 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 KRN 78T?

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What year was KRN 78T registered?

KRN 78T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is KRN 78T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRN 78T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KRN 78T have outstanding finance?

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