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AFW 468S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,206 mi
Last recorded40,206 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 468S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,129 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,603 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,468 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,313 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,164 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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AFW 468S 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 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 AFW 468S, 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 AFW 468S?

You can check the full history of AFW 468S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AFW 468S registered?

AFW 468S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is AFW 468S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFW 468S shows 14 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 AFW 468S have outstanding finance?

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