MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Roller brake test indicates a binding brake over adjusted (3.3.A1a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
slight cracking on rear tyrewalls
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
slight cracking on rear tyrewalls
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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WHM 742S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WHM 742S, 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 WHM 742S registered?
WHM 742S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 May 1978.
Is WHM 742S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WHM 742S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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