MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
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
rear number plate cracked
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)
rear number plate is cracked
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
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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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.
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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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