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ACU 852M

1974 BMW R75/5

Blue Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,324 mi
Last recorded2,324 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 BMW R75/532,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 852M
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 2,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 63,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,133 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,281 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,577 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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ACU 852M is a 1974 BMW R75/5 in Blue with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.2% with a typical mileage of 32,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACU 852M, 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 52 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACU 852M?

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What year was ACU 852M registered?

ACU 852M is a 1974 BMW R75/5, first registered on 5 July 1974.

Is ACU 852M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 852M shows 12 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 ACU 852M have outstanding finance?

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