MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Windscreen is obstructing drivers view.
front suspension very stiff
rear tyre perishing- low on tread
wind screen opaque
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
seat loose
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
brake fittings starting to rust on front brake system
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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VHO 151V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VHO 151V, 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 VHO 151V registered?
VHO 151V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 September 1979.
Is VHO 151V safe to buy?
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