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KJW 908K

1972 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,350 mi
Last recorded16,350 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 BMW R Series32,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJW 908K
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,311 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 15,305 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 15,198 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,615 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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KJW 908K is a 1972 BMW R Series in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 32,718 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 KJW 908K, 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 54 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 KJW 908K?

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What year was KJW 908K registered?

KJW 908K is a 1972 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is KJW 908K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJW 908K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJW 908K have outstanding finance?

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