MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
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WVC 500S is a 1977 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1977 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,366 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 WVC 500S, 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 49 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 WVC 500S registered?
WVC 500S is a 1977 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 November 1977.
Is WVC 500S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WVC 500S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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