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FPE 90J

1971 BMW R75/5

Black Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,132 mi
Last recorded37,132 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1971 BMW R75/531,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPE 90J
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,733 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,155 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 34,482 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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FPE 90J is a 1971 BMW R75/5 in Black with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 31,819 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FPE 90J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FPE 90J?

You can check the full history of FPE 90J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FPE 90J registered?

FPE 90J is a 1971 BMW R75/5, first registered on 30 March 1971.

Is FPE 90J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPE 90J 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 FPE 90J have outstanding finance?

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