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MSC 916T

1979 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,634 mi
Last recorded30,634 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Finance
Write-off
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSC 916T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,634 miles

engine oil leak

front brake lever bracket damaged

possible mouse family in airbox

Pass 31 May 2016 30,208 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 30,181 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,652 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,654 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 26,654 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2009 25,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 23,583 miles

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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MSC 916T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Orange with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MSC 916T, 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 MSC 916T?

You can check the full history of MSC 916T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MSC 916T registered?

MSC 916T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is MSC 916T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSC 916T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MSC 916T have outstanding finance?

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