MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,102 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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TOW 438T is a 1978 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TOW 438T, 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 TOW 438T registered?
TOW 438T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is TOW 438T safe to buy?
The MOT history for TOW 438T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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