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VJU 494S

1977 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,581 mi
Last recorded41,581 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 BMW R Series39,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJU 494S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 41,581 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,437 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 41,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,383 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,804 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,785 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 37,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 35,116 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,944 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,031 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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VJU 494S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,366 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 VJU 494S, 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 49 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 VJU 494S?

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What year was VJU 494S registered?

VJU 494S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 December 1977.

Is VJU 494S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJU 494S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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