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TYP 805M

1973 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,418 mi
Last recorded9,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 BMW R Series36,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYP 805M
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2018 9,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 6,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 99,060 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 94,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,272 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,354 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,287 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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TYP 805M is a 1973 BMW R Series in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests 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 TYP 805M, 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 TYP 805M?

You can check the full history of TYP 805M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TYP 805M registered?

TYP 805M is a 1973 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is TYP 805M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYP 805M shows 8 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 TYP 805M have outstanding finance?

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