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AVW 571S

1978 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,062 mi
Last recorded52,062 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVW 571S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2012 52,062 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,899 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 84,793 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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AVW 571S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVW 571S, 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 AVW 571S?

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What year was AVW 571S registered?

AVW 571S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is AVW 571S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVW 571S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVW 571S have outstanding finance?

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