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AVV 388L

1974 BMW R75/5

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,495 mi
Last recorded32,495 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW R75/532,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 388L
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 32,495 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 32,234 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,661 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 31,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,649 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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AVV 388L is a 1974 BMW R75/5 in Black with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AVV 388L, 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 AVV 388L?

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What year was AVV 388L registered?

AVV 388L is a 1974 BMW R75/5, first registered on 12 November 1974.

Is AVV 388L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVV 388L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVV 388L have outstanding finance?

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