MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,714 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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ADVISE SOUND OF HORN
Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Sidecar wheel spindle securing nuts loose (5.2.3b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
fork gaitors fitted
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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STE 695S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1978 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 41,194 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 STE 695S, 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 48 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was STE 695S registered?
STE 695S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 1978.
Is STE 695S safe to buy?
The MOT history for STE 695S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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