CarVerify
CarVerify
Sign in Check a vehicle

Free Car Check

GKE 977N

1974 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 746cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,505 mi
Last recorded59,505 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1974 BMW R Series40,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKE 977N
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc
View full BMW R Series reliability data Browse other 1974 BMW R Series registrations

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,505 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,812 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,049 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 51,610 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,377 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 49,661 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 46,932 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Get full report — £4.99 Single check — £14.99
£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GKE 977N is a 1974 BMW R Series in Green with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 40,451 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 GKE 977N, 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 52 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 GKE 977N?

You can check the full history of GKE 977N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GKE 977N registered?

GKE 977N is a 1974 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is GKE 977N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKE 977N shows 11 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 GKE 977N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GKE 977N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.