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XAD 6S

1978 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,855 mi
Last recorded82,855 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAD 6S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 82,671 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 82,671 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 82,361 miles

front brake light switch is not working

Pass 5 May 2009 82,166 miles

front brakelight switch is not working

Pass 11 Apr 2008 81,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 81,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,794 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 79,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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XAD 6S is a 1978 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAD 6S, 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 XAD 6S?

You can check the full history of XAD 6S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XAD 6S registered?

XAD 6S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is XAD 6S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAD 6S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAD 6S have outstanding finance?

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