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GEL 181L

1973 BMW R75/5

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,570 mi
Last recorded16,570 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 BMW R75/551,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 181L
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,570 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,047 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 14,930 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2014 13,867 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 13,604 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 11,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,913 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 7,913 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 4,445 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 4,445 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,359 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 69,787 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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GEL 181L is a 1973 BMW R75/5 in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GEL 181L, 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

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What year was GEL 181L registered?

GEL 181L is a 1973 BMW R75/5, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is GEL 181L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 181L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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