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RSC 730V

1979 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSC 730V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,479 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,953 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 68,559 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,905 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,564 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,911 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 66,911 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

STONE EMBEDDED IN REAR TYRE

Fail 5 May 2006 65,865 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 65,865 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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RSC 730V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RSC 730V, 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 RSC 730V?

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What year was RSC 730V registered?

RSC 730V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is RSC 730V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSC 730V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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