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XLL 323S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,007 mi
Last recorded69,007 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLL 323S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 69,007 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,978 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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XLL 323S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XLL 323S, 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 XLL 323S?

You can check the full history of XLL 323S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XLL 323S registered?

XLL 323S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 January 1978.

Is XLL 323S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLL 323S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XLL 323S have outstanding finance?

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