MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,921 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 17 kgf deflection front disc (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 24 kgf deflection rear drum (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25 kgf deflection front disc (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort advise 20 kgf deflection rear drum (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgf deflection rear drum (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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VNU 588S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VNU 588S, 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 VNU 588S registered?
VNU 588S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 January 1978.
Is VNU 588S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VNU 588S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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