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MEF 842P

1976 BMW R60/6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,366 mi
Last recorded38,366 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 BMW R60/643,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEF 842P
MakeBMW
ModelR60/6
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 34,509 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 34,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 34,461 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 34,171 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R60/6?

Based on 819 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
429
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
Horn control defective 3
Fuel system component leaking 2
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MEF 842P is a 1976 BMW R60/6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 BMW R60/6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 43,634 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 R60/6 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEF 842P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R60/6 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 50 years old, this BMW R60/6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MEF 842P?

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What year was MEF 842P registered?

MEF 842P is a 1976 BMW R60/6, first registered on 12 March 1976.

Is MEF 842P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEF 842P 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.

Does MEF 842P have outstanding finance?

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