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ALA 173S

1978 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,442 mi
Last recorded46,442 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALA 173S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,442 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 46,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,503 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 45,503 miles

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,440 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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ALA 173S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Silver with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ALA 173S, 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 ALA 173S?

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What year was ALA 173S registered?

ALA 173S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is ALA 173S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALA 173S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALA 173S have outstanding finance?

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