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XWU 67L

1973 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,488 mi
Last recorded69,488 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW R Series36,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWU 67L
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,053 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,066 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,586 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 52,275 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 51,893 miles

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

high beam tell tale operates wrong way round

indicator tell tale not working. not required as are visible

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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XWU 67L is a 1973 BMW R Series in Black with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XWU 67L, 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 XWU 67L?

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What year was XWU 67L registered?

XWU 67L is a 1973 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is XWU 67L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWU 67L shows 14 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 XWU 67L have outstanding finance?

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