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OWR 85K

1972 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,726 mi
Last recorded11,726 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 BMW R Series32,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWR 85K
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 11,726 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 11,726 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 11,709 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,637 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 11,557 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 11,526 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 11,526 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2012 11,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 11,493 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 11,090 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 8,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 6,119 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 5,040 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,610 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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OWR 85K is a 1972 BMW R Series in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWR 85K, 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 OWR 85K?

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What year was OWR 85K registered?

OWR 85K is a 1972 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 March 1972.

Is OWR 85K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWR 85K shows 14 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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