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HCV 888N

1975 BMW R75/6

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,573 mi
Last recorded63,573 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1975 BMW R75/640,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCV 888N
MakeBMW
ModelR75/6
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,573 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,573 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,064 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,535 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,535 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,965 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,542 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 60,542 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 59,142 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R75/6?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
531
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings are excessively rough 4
wheel bearings have excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
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HCV 888N is a 1975 BMW R75/6 in Black with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 BMW R75/6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 40,158 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 R75/6 fails its MOT is wheel bearings are excessively rough, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCV 888N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/6 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 51 years old, this BMW R75/6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HCV 888N?

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What year was HCV 888N registered?

HCV 888N is a 1975 BMW R75/6, first registered on 17 March 1975.

Is HCV 888N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCV 888N shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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