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ERA 311L

1973 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,246 mi
Last recorded41,246 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW R Series36,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERA 311L
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 40,688 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 40,688 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,704 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,175 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 32,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 30,655 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,252 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,011 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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ERA 311L is a 1973 BMW R Series in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1973 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.2% with a typical mileage of 36,750 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 ERA 311L, 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 53 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 ERA 311L?

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What year was ERA 311L registered?

ERA 311L is a 1973 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is ERA 311L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERA 311L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERA 311L have outstanding finance?

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