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PSF 495P

1976 BMW R60

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1976 BMW R6045,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSF 495P
MakeBMW
ModelR60
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,342 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

offside rear shock absorber lower retaining nut is wron type of nut fitted but has a locking washer at the back of it

slight travel on hand brake control but works ok on road

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,320 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,279 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,234 miles

throttle sticking.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,072 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,072 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

How Reliable is the BMW R60?

Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 180 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
180
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 8
Horn not working 6
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute 4
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PSF 495P is a 1976 BMW R60 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 BMW R60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 45,450 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 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PSF 495P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R60 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 50 years old, this BMW R60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PSF 495P registered?

PSF 495P is a 1976 BMW R60, first registered on 14 April 1976.

Is PSF 495P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSF 495P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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