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WVN 510S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,486 mi
Last recorded8,486 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVN 510S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 8,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 8,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 8,242 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 8,113 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 7,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 7,346 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 7,346 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 6,843 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 6,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 6,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,832 miles

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

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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WVN 510S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WVN 510S, 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 WVN 510S?

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What year was WVN 510S registered?

WVN 510S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 May 1978.

Is WVN 510S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVN 510S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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