MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,920 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XEH 294S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XEH 294S, 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.
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What year was XEH 294S registered?
XEH 294S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is XEH 294S safe to buy?
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