MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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VUC 343S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VUC 343S, 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 VUC 343S registered?
VUC 343S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is VUC 343S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VUC 343S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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