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YTN 949V

1979 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,932 mi
Last recorded52,932 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTN 949V
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 52,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,733 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 51,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 49,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 47,509 miles

Front offside fork seal has a tiny oil leak.

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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YTN 949V is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,792 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 YTN 949V, 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 47 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 YTN 949V?

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What year was YTN 949V registered?

YTN 949V is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is YTN 949V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTN 949V shows 6 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 YTN 949V have outstanding finance?

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