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SCA 937L

1973 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,262 mi
Last recorded70,262 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW R Series36,750 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCA 937L
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine745cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,262 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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SCA 937L is a 1973 BMW R Series in Blue with a 745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 SCA 937L, 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 SCA 937L?

You can check the full history of SCA 937L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SCA 937L registered?

SCA 937L is a 1973 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 February 1973.

Is SCA 937L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCA 937L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCA 937L have outstanding finance?

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