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WUU 171S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,658 mi
Last recorded50,658 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUU 171S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,126 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 41,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,984 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 37,729 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 37,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,908 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 31,278 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 31,278 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,502 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 6,235 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 6,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 May 2006 91,922 miles

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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WUU 171S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WUU 171S, 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 WUU 171S?

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What year was WUU 171S registered?

WUU 171S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is WUU 171S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUU 171S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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