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XSA 714M

1973 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,670 mi
Last recorded2,670 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1973 BMW R Series36,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSA 714M
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2017 2,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 2,477 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 2,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 2,025 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 1,946 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 1,112 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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XSA 714M is a 1973 BMW R Series in Silver with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XSA 714M, 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 XSA 714M?

You can check the full history of XSA 714M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XSA 714M registered?

XSA 714M is a 1973 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 August 1973.

Is XSA 714M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSA 714M shows 6 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 XSA 714M have outstanding finance?

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