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FPV 110J

1971 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,513 mi
Last recorded8,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 BMW R Series49,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 110J
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2017 8,513 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 8,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 7,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 7,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 6,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,621 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 4,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 4,555 miles

Noise from rear drum

Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,374 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 4,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,660 miles

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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FPV 110J is a 1971 BMW R Series in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 49,776 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 FPV 110J, 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 55 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 FPV 110J?

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What year was FPV 110J registered?

FPV 110J is a 1971 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FPV 110J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPV 110J 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 FPV 110J have outstanding finance?

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