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BGO 444S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,921 mi
Last recorded1,921 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 444S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 1,921 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 1,903 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 1,879 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 1,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 1,876 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 1,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 1,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

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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BGO 444S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BGO 444S, 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 BGO 444S?

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What year was BGO 444S registered?

BGO 444S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is BGO 444S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGO 444S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGO 444S have outstanding finance?

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