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LBN 19P

1976 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,153 mi
Last recorded69,153 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1976 BMW R Series36,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBN 19P
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 69,153 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 69,147 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

front brake lever has no brake lamp switch

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,173 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,462 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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LBN 19P is a 1976 BMW R Series in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 36,861 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 LBN 19P, 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 50 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 LBN 19P?

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What year was LBN 19P registered?

LBN 19P is a 1976 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 March 1976.

Is LBN 19P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBN 19P shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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