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THE 566S

1978 BMW R60

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,012 mi
Last recorded39,012 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1978 BMW R6051,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 566S
MakeBMW
ModelR60
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 39,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 37,276 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 37,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,320 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 36,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 35,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,402 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 35,402 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,787 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,932 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R60?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Horn not working 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 4
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THE 566S is a 1978 BMW R60 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 BMW R60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,471 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 R60 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying THE 566S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R60 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this BMW R60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of THE 566S?

You can check the full history of THE 566S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was THE 566S registered?

THE 566S is a 1978 BMW R60, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is THE 566S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THE 566S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does THE 566S have outstanding finance?

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