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KWJ 156J

1971 BMW R75/5

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,293 mi
Last recorded38,293 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
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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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWJ 156J
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,256 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 34,034 miles

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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KWJ 156J is a 1971 BMW R75/5 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KWJ 156J, 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 KWJ 156J?

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What year was KWJ 156J registered?

KWJ 156J is a 1971 BMW R75/5, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is KWJ 156J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWJ 156J shows 5 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 KWJ 156J have outstanding finance?

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