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XNW 51S

1978 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,447 mi
Last recorded69,447 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNW 51S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,447 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,156 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,153 miles

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,984 miles

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,516 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,065 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 66,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 63,910 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 63,884 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 62,938 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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XNW 51S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XNW 51S, 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 XNW 51S?

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What year was XNW 51S registered?

XNW 51S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 January 1978.

Is XNW 51S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNW 51S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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