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VRR 324S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,278 mi
Last recorded62,278 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRR 324S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,278 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 49,653 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 49,653 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,911 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,892 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,313 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 88,313 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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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VRR 324S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRR 324S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRR 324S?

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What year was VRR 324S registered?

VRR 324S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is VRR 324S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRR 324S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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