MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering side panel insecure (2.1.2e)
Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering side panel (2.1.2e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering side panel insecure (2.1.2e)
Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering side panel (2.1.2e)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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COO 527T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 COO 527T, 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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What year was COO 527T registered?
COO 527T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 1978.
Is COO 527T safe to buy?
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