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RFS 592V

1979 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,033 mi
Last recorded84,033 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFS 592V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 84,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,870 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

nearside and offside side panels slight insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,870 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

nearside and offside side panels slight insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2013 83,797 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,300 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 82,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,908 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 77,844 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

free play in gear change lever

play in rear brake lever

rear mudguard insecure

center stand not retracting

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,587 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 56,823 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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RFS 592V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFS 592V, 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

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What year was RFS 592V registered?

RFS 592V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 December 1979.

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