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WCV 522T

1978 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,767 mi
Last recorded97,767 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCV 522T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,767 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,384 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,651 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

fuel tank rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2010 91,227 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,925 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 89,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 87,216 miles

rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 May 2006 85,207 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 85,193 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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