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XRF 239S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRF 239S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018
Fail 21 Nov 2018

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 10,456 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

headlamp aim mask fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,165 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 10,165 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 9,757 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,084 miles

Front brake lever needs excesive effort to apply brake. Sugested to replace cable to master cylinder and service brake.

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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XRF 239S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRF 239S, 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 XRF 239S?

You can check the full history of XRF 239S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XRF 239S registered?

XRF 239S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 March 1978.

Is XRF 239S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRF 239S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRF 239S have outstanding finance?

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