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JPA 35K

1971 BMW R75/5

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,803 mi
Last recorded54,803 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 BMW R75/531,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 35K
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,803 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 54,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,353 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 54,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,234 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 54,234 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 53,822 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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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JPA 35K is a 1971 BMW R75/5 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JPA 35K, 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

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What year was JPA 35K registered?

JPA 35K is a 1971 BMW R75/5, first registered on 19 November 1971.

Is JPA 35K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPA 35K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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