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TTD 639T

1978 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,581 mi
Last recorded9,581 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTD 639T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,581 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 9,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,265 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 6,348 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2014 5,021 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 3,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 1,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 97,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 93,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 90,970 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 88,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 86,241 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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TTD 639T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TTD 639T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TTD 639T registered?

TTD 639T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is TTD 639T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTD 639T shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TTD 639T have outstanding finance?

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