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UBX 892T

1978 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,035 mi
Last recorded59,035 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBX 892T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,035 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 58,918 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,479 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 53,479 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,355 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 53,338 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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UBX 892T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Silver with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UBX 892T, 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

How do I check the history of UBX 892T?

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What year was UBX 892T registered?

UBX 892T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is UBX 892T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBX 892T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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