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SWO 227S

1978 BMW R75/6

White Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,161 mi
Last recorded75,161 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWO 227S
MakeBMW
ModelR75/6
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 May 2015 75,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 75,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 75,017 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,949 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,688 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,070 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,254 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 71,411 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R75/6?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings are excessively rough 4
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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SWO 227S is a 1978 BMW R75/6 in White with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a BMW R75/6 fails its MOT is wheel bearings are excessively rough, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWO 227S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/6 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this BMW R75/6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWO 227S?

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What year was SWO 227S registered?

SWO 227S is a 1978 BMW R75/6, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is SWO 227S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWO 227S shows 10 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 SWO 227S have outstanding finance?

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