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XJJ 437V

1979 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,085 mi
Last recorded73,085 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJJ 437V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,085 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,070 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,139 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 69,659 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,215 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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XJJ 437V is a 1979 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJJ 437V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJJ 437V registered?

XJJ 437V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is XJJ 437V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJJ 437V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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