MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,253 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARL 817T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 ARL 817T, 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.
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How do I check the history of ARL 817T?
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What year was ARL 817T registered?
ARL 817T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 December 1978.
Is ARL 817T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARL 817T shows 3 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 ARL 817T have outstanding finance?
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