MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS
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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LGN 172V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LGN 172V, 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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How do I check the history of LGN 172V?
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What year was LGN 172V registered?
LGN 172V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 September 1979.
Is LGN 172V safe to buy?
The MOT history for LGN 172V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LGN 172V have outstanding finance?
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