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XVN 599T

1978 BMW R Series

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVN 599T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 May 2018 49,802 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,073 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,033 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,969 miles

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

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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XVN 599T is a 1978 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XVN 599T, 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 XVN 599T?

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What year was XVN 599T registered?

XVN 599T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is XVN 599T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVN 599T shows 11 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 XVN 599T have outstanding finance?

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