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COO 527T

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,735 mi
Last recorded80,735 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 527T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,735 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 80,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,023 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 80,023 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 79,631 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 78,942 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,942 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,552 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 77,548 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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