MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,776 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired Position lamp is brighter than stop lamp - possible incorrect bulbs fitted. (1.3.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear brake pedal creaking on operation and weak rear brake effort on effort applied to pedal
Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear brake pedal creaking on operation and weak rear brake effort on effort applied to pedal
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBN 386T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Gold with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 VBN 386T, 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.
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What year was VBN 386T registered?
VBN 386T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 February 1979.
Is VBN 386T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBN 386T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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