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NKX 29M

1973 BMW R Series

White Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,493 mi
Last recorded51,493 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 BMW R Series36,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 29M
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,493 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,330 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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NKX 29M is a 1973 BMW R Series in White with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.2% with a typical mileage of 36,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKX 29M, 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 53 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 NKX 29M?

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What year was NKX 29M registered?

NKX 29M is a 1973 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 November 1973.

Is NKX 29M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKX 29M shows 4 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 NKX 29M have outstanding finance?

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