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UTP 889T

1979 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,668 mi
Last recorded78,668 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTP 889T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,668 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,041 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 78,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 77,178 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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UTP 889T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,792 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 UTP 889T, 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 47 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 UTP 889T?

You can check the full history of UTP 889T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UTP 889T registered?

UTP 889T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 June 1979.

Is UTP 889T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTP 889T shows 4 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 UTP 889T have outstanding finance?

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