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CDX 36L

1973 BMW R75/5

Red Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,862 mi
Last recorded40,862 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 BMW R75/551,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 36L
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,862 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 40,837 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,076 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,596 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,959 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,598 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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CDX 36L is a 1973 BMW R75/5 in Red with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 51,598 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 CDX 36L, 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 53 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 CDX 36L?

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What year was CDX 36L registered?

CDX 36L is a 1973 BMW R75/5, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is CDX 36L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDX 36L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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