MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
fuel tank rusty
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
rear tyre wearing unevenly
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
nsf footrest worn rubber
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
nsf footrest rubber worn
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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WCV 522T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 WCV 522T, 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 WCV 522T registered?
WCV 522T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 August 1978.
Is WCV 522T safe to buy?
The MOT history for WCV 522T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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