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E372 ANO

1987 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,192 mi
Last recorded43,192 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW R Series52,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE372 ANO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 43,192 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 41,701 miles

Indicators speed up as engine speed drops

Rear brake pivot working at mechanical disadvantage

Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,693 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 41,377 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,118 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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E372 ANO is a 1987 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 52,260 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 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 E372 ANO, 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 39 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E372 ANO?

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What year was E372 ANO registered?

E372 ANO is a 1987 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E372 ANO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E372 ANO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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