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UYN 405S

1978 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,810 mi
Last recorded52,810 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYN 405S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,810 miles

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,366 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

number plate slightly faded

Fail 26 Aug 2006 52,366 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

number plate slightly faded but can still be read

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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UYN 405S is a 1978 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc 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 UYN 405S, 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 UYN 405S?

You can check the full history of UYN 405S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UYN 405S registered?

UYN 405S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is UYN 405S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYN 405S 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.

Does UYN 405S have outstanding finance?

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