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YYT 175T

1979 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,860 mi
Last recorded5,860 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYT 175T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 5,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 5,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 4,417 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 3,229 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 738 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,366 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 1 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 12 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,637 miles

front brakelight switch is not working

Fail 16 Jul 2007 22,637 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,626 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 22,626 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 22,611 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 22,611 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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YYT 175T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YYT 175T, 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

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What year was YYT 175T registered?

YYT 175T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is YYT 175T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYT 175T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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