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UMO 654S

1978 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,560 mi
Last recorded57,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMO 654S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2019 57,560 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 54,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 51,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,582 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 43,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 33,269 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,577 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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UMO 654S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UMO 654S, 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 UMO 654S?

You can check the full history of UMO 654S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UMO 654S registered?

UMO 654S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 April 1978.

Is UMO 654S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMO 654S shows 10 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 UMO 654S have outstanding finance?

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