1978 BMW R Series 1.0L Petrol · ROI 7272
1978 BMW R Series (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1978. Recorded mileage 94,660 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1000cc
ROI 7272 Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ROI 7272 Mileage History
- 18/04/20065,484 mi
- 13/04/20075,848 mi+364 mi
- 02/05/20085,845 mi-3 mi
- 05/04/20095,828 mi-17 mi
- 12/04/20105,819 mi-9 mi
- 08/04/20115,805 mi-14 mi
- 20/04/20125,800 mi-5 mi
- 07/04/20135,798 mi-2 mi
- 06/04/20144,626 mi-1,172 mi
- 22/05/201591,592 mi+86,966 mi
- 08/05/201694,660 mi+3,068 mi
Average of roughly 8,868 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
ROI 7272 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 BMW R Series (ROI 7272) between April 2006 and May 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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