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XWY 137S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

357 mi
Last recorded357 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWY 137S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 337 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 231 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 224 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 207 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 13 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 21,151 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,223 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 25,095 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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XWY 137S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XWY 137S, 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 XWY 137S?

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What year was XWY 137S registered?

XWY 137S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is XWY 137S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWY 137S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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