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TLD 249M

1973 BMW R75/5

Silver Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,272 mi
Last recorded50,272 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW R75/551,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLD 249M
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 50,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,158 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,149 miles

front tyre just legal

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2012 5,146 miles

front tyre low on tread

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2011 50,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 May 2011 50,132 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2010 49,867 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,039 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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TLD 249M is a 1973 BMW R75/5 in Silver with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 51,598 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 R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLD 249M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLD 249M registered?

TLD 249M is a 1973 BMW R75/5, first registered on 29 August 1973.

Is TLD 249M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLD 249M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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