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OSF 528V

1979 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,266 mi
Last recorded24,266 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSF 528V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,672 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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OSF 528V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Orange with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OSF 528V, 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 OSF 528V?

You can check the full history of OSF 528V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OSF 528V registered?

OSF 528V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is OSF 528V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSF 528V shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSF 528V have outstanding finance?

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