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CDS 17S

1978 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,649 mi
Last recorded25,649 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDS 17S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,649 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,378 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 23,623 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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CDS 17S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 CDS 17S, 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 CDS 17S?

You can check the full history of CDS 17S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CDS 17S registered?

CDS 17S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is CDS 17S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDS 17S shows 4 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 CDS 17S have outstanding finance?

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