MOT Status
ValidMileage
11,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front forks covered by giators
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
front forks covered by giators
front forks covered by gaitors
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
front forks covered by giators
front forks covered by giators
front forks covered by giators
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
forks covered by giators
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
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)
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
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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XFJ 40S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Orange with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XFJ 40S, 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 XFJ 40S?
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What year was XFJ 40S registered?
XFJ 40S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 1978.
Is XFJ 40S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XFJ 40S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XFJ 40S have outstanding finance?
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