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WVO 304S

1978 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,170 mi
Last recorded75,170 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 304S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 67,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,700 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,999 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,700 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 57,463 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 57,256 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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WVO 304S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WVO 304S, 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 WVO 304S?

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What year was WVO 304S registered?

WVO 304S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is WVO 304S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVO 304S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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