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HYE 947N

1975 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,268 mi
Last recorded4,268 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 BMW R Series47,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYE 947N
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 4,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 3,962 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 3,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 2,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 541 miles
Pass 29 May 2012
Fail 29 May 2012

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,401 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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HYE 947N is a 1975 BMW R Series in Grey with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1975 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 47,935 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 HYE 947N, 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 51 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 HYE 947N?

You can check the full history of HYE 947N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HYE 947N registered?

HYE 947N is a 1975 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 March 1975.

Is HYE 947N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYE 947N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HYE 947N have outstanding finance?

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