MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
offside side panel is insecure
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
offside side panel is insecure
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
front brake hoses deterating
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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VMR 87T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VMR 87T, 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.
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What year was VMR 87T registered?
VMR 87T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 October 1978.
Is VMR 87T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMR 87T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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