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PYW 66L

1973 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,339 mi
Last recorded37,339 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW R Series36,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYW 66L
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,339 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,062 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,923 miles

Oil leak

l/h rack bolt missing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,923 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Oil leak

l/h rack bolt missing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,750 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 36,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,118 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,609 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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PYW 66L is a 1973 BMW R Series in Black with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PYW 66L, 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 PYW 66L?

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What year was PYW 66L registered?

PYW 66L is a 1973 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is PYW 66L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYW 66L shows 12 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.

Does PYW 66L have outstanding finance?

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