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XWK 757S

1978 BMW R Series

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,004 mi
Last recorded10,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWK 757S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 10,004 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,998 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 8,954 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 8,724 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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XWK 757S is a 1978 BMW R Series in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWK 757S, 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 XWK 757S?

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What year was XWK 757S registered?

XWK 757S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 February 1978.

Is XWK 757S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWK 757S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWK 757S have outstanding finance?

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